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Flyboy_451

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18. Agreed!

Thu Aug 28, 2014, 10:22 AM

Aug 2014

Our department has been wearing body cams for almost two years now, and I'm an enthusiastic supporter of them.

However, keep in mind a couple of downsides. In any interaction with LEOs, you are now being recorded and the video is not considered private. It is within public domain and can be requested by anyone. Some very private and tragic moments will be available to the public at large.

Also remember that anything you say or do, will be on permanent record and will be used in any proceedings resulting from charges. This includes anything that you may say or do, in the heat of the moment, having not had access to legal representation. It may also create a conflict wih 5th amendment rights. No need for you testify against yourself, it's on candid camera.

Overall, I think it's a positive, but it is not without negatives.

Jw

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