General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Cop Threatens To Shoot Group Of Black Men For Filming Police (VIDEO) [View all]I have posted my approval of body cams in a few different threads lately. The primary benefit that I have seen is that EVERYONE tends to behave a little better when they know they are being recorded.
It's not a big deal to me as far as behavior goes, because I have always strived for high degrees of friendliness and professionalism as a matter of personal pride. Sometimes a situation arises in which friendliness is no longer possible, but I refuse to be the one that initiates that behavior.
One of the interesting things that we have found is that the cameras often reveal that an officers recollection of events is more accurate than the citizens. My guess is that we are more accustomed to remembering details in dynamic situations than the average citizen. Some of us even train in detail recollection drills regularly. Check out KIMS. Keep In Memory System. Great way of sharpening your ability to pick out details quickly and remember them accurately.
JW