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lovemydog

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6. Yeah, there would be some abuse.

Reply to SummerSnow (Original post)

Wed Nov 26, 2014, 08:58 PM

Nov 2014

I think different jurisdictions should try different things.

Cameras on police does seem to reduce reports of police abuse in some jurisdictions. So if they want to pay the taxes to finance it in those jurisdictions then I'm all for it.

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cops wearing cams. what do you think? [View all] SummerSnow Nov 2014 OP

i think it is a sad state of affairs and that one more nail hollysmom Nov 2014 #1

That would be suspicious. immoderate Nov 2014 #2

digital image manipulation is very easy olddots Nov 2014 #3

Not just cop cams - they should be LIVESTREAMED at every... Anansi1171 Nov 2014 #4

The fact that they have to wear cameras to keep them on the right path is pathetic. Rex Nov 2014 #5

Yeah, there would be some abuse. lovemydog Nov 2014 #6

Absolutely. You honestly think an armed cop would get in a "struggle"? stlsaxman Nov 2014 #7

Good idea. Could provide protetion for both good citizens and good cops. WillowTree Nov 2014 #8

Probably. Cleita Nov 2014 #9

I think it would be an improvement... Spazito Nov 2014 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Nov 2014 #11

So what would a camera have proven in the Wilson case? Indydem Nov 2014 #12

Are you still believing that he charged the cop? brush Nov 2014 #13

I would rather arm all black males with cams. I trust them to leave them on when an encounter kelliekat44 Nov 2014 #14