Police body cameras have been a point of contention between police departments and some city councils, but it’s clear that the cameras are the way of the future. Not only can they provide critical evidence of what transpired during an altercation, but they can also protect officers from unwarranted claims of police brutality. Considering the […]
Maplewood Police File Injunction Over Body Cameras
Maplewood police made it clear that they are uneasy about having their actions filmed, as they filed a temporary injunction against the city’s body camera law on Monday. The injunction filed on Monday centered around some choice word play. An attorney representing the department argued that the body cameras placed the officers under “surveillance,” while […]
Officer Charged In Philando Castile Shooting Death
In a move that surprised both police and protesters, the state has decided to move forward with manslaughter charges against the officer who fatally shot Philando Castile. The Pioneer Press is suggesting that this is likely the first time in modern memory that an officer will be charged for manslaughter for such an incident. In addition […]
Drivers Licenses Can’t Be Revoked For Unconstitutional Searches
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled earlier this week that a person cannot lose their driver’s license for refusing to submit to a urine test if suspected of DUI when a police officer says it’s a crime not to. Implied consent has been a hot topic in Minnesota, especially after the Supreme Court struck down […]
Community Chimes In On Police Cameras In St. Paul
The St. Paul City Council recently heard an array of testimony from both supporters and opponents of police body cameras, as the city prepares to launch the program on November 9. Speaking at a council hearing last Wednesday, a proponent of the police body cameras argued that the technology will increase public trust in minority […]
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