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redqueen

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49. 1. Wilson didn't use military grade hardware.

Tue Aug 19, 2014, 02:18 PM

Aug 2014

2. He was taught, like all cops, that deadly force is a last resort.

3. Police brutality is already against the law. This will help when deciding whether cops should be fired for it, as they wait for the result of the investigation while on paid vacation.

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Mike Brown Law. Requires all state, county, and local police to wear a camera. [View all] redqueen Aug 2014 OP

Best idea I have heard in a long while. k&r, nt appal_jack Aug 2014 #1

signed and shared. thanks Quayblue Aug 2014 #2

Signed and shared via bookface n/t shedevil69taz Aug 2014 #3

I've never understood why this wasn't done anyway TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #4

Well I think we know why, don't we? theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #5

privacy issues and money TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #10

Wouldn't you want it if the police came in and harassed you? BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #12

doesn't happen here TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #26

wow, it seems you are unable to walk in anyone else's shoes- do you have any idea at all bettyellen Aug 2014 #57

I have spoken to local cops. bravenak Aug 2014 #58

Thank you for replying to that redqueen Aug 2014 #61

Fantasy land. bravenak Aug 2014 #62

Or white middle class land, maybe. redqueen Aug 2014 #64

They are in the same district. bravenak Aug 2014 #65

How dare you be out on the street at 11pm? Aerows Aug 2014 #73

Thanks Peter for the report from Never Never Land. But it ain't most peoples reality. Tommymac Aug 2014 #59

May I ask which city you live in? Marrah_G Aug 2014 #66

You can ask but I'm not saying TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #78

I'm glad that doesn't happen where you live RIGHT NOW. However, dballance Aug 2014 #77

The first words out fo every cop's mouth will be... MohRokTah Aug 2014 #38

I bet Officer Wilson is glad there is no footage. bettyellen Aug 2014 #53

Oh I think it's pretty obvious redqueen Aug 2014 #6

"this shit"? TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #17

Did I say EVERY officer? redqueen Aug 2014 #19

If they liked the dash cams so much, why didn't Ferguson Police install theirs? Tommymac Aug 2014 #63

DEMILITARIZE THE POLICE. woo me with science Aug 2014 #7

If they say they can't afford the camera then sell an armor tank thing. FarPoint Aug 2014 #8

It's a win win for everybody that will only be opposed by bad cops. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #9

It's coming, but the technology isn't there yet Lee-Lee Aug 2014 #11

"when they found out it was recorded half the complainants withdrew their complaint on the spot" redqueen Aug 2014 #20

Will you accept a DOJ report? Lee-Lee Aug 2014 #24

Ah I see, they asked the cops. redqueen Aug 2014 #43

Keep your head in the sand if you wish Lee-Lee Aug 2014 #45

You, too! redqueen Aug 2014 #46

Well Democracy 1st Aug 2014 #33

Asking for a citation = being wrong? redqueen Aug 2014 #35

You signed up just for this? arcane1 Aug 2014 #55

The technology is here already, several police departments are using it, and yes it does do 12 hours PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #34

I haven't seen one that cones close Lee-Lee Aug 2014 #36

12 hours, no belt-battery, actually being used by some departments currently, $399... PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #39

Nice! I stand corrected Lee-Lee Aug 2014 #41

If they have nothing to hide... conservaphobe Aug 2014 #13

Only a DIRTY COP would oppose this. GOOD COPS will LOVE IT! MohRokTah Aug 2014 #15

That's a meme we all should embrace. +1 Enthusiast Aug 2014 #31

This is a great idea. JDPriestly Aug 2014 #14

That is exactly what needs to happen Android3.14 Aug 2014 #16

Even wingers support Cop Cam amendment or now the Mike Brown Law... uponit7771 Aug 2014 #18

But some DUers don't. redqueen Aug 2014 #22

thanks. totally support this. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #21

There's nothing to fear, if you're not doing anything wrong NightWatcher Aug 2014 #23

...deter police... adieu Aug 2014 #25

Pretty sure most everyone here knows that redqueen Aug 2014 #28

... and if said camera fails to record? Ino Aug 2014 #27

As anyone with a cell-phone can tell you, you don't get reception everywhere. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #32

Kicked and recommended! I'm with you, redqueen. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #29

The Constitution limits what the Federal Government can require state and local governments to do. PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #30

I would have to agree with you. F4lconF16 Aug 2014 #75

done. thanks for sharing. nt La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2014 #37

Signed, recced and kicked Bettie Aug 2014 #40

Lets not forget Homeland Security bl968 Aug 2014 #42

It would have to come on when the cop leaves his car jmowreader Aug 2014 #44

Anyone ever hear of a power button? SomethingFishy Aug 2014 #47

1. Wilson didn't use military grade hardware. redqueen Aug 2014 #49

Cops are learning from SomethingFishy Aug 2014 #50

You think it won't help, I disagree. redqueen Aug 2014 #54

I agree about the rape culture... SomethingFishy Aug 2014 #56

I was just saying that in both cases, we can do small things to help redqueen Aug 2014 #60

You are partially right, putting cameras on cops will not stop all killings. A Simple Game Aug 2014 #67

A redqueen post I can actually rec. Stellar idea. Happy to sign. opiate69 Aug 2014 #48

ASAP damnedifIknow Aug 2014 #51

I was hunting for this petition Faux pas Aug 2014 #52

One of our nearby departments does this. Codeine Aug 2014 #68

rialto, california, is doing this--and the results are as we would expect: police brutality niyad Aug 2014 #69

Good idea ncjustice80 Aug 2014 #70

If the federal government is intent on issuing local police forces anything Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #71

100% behind this. Aerows Aug 2014 #72

And open/concealed carry folks should be required to wear one while carrying ecstatic Aug 2014 #74

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #76

agree 100% ...nt quadrature Aug 2014 #79

LOL "Mike Brown law" - there are much better examples of police brutality than this Mike Brown case cbdo2007 Aug 2014 #80