In an effort to quell concerns about policy brutality and use of deadly force, a Silicon Valley company has developed a new technology that will allow law enforcement to track when a gun is pulled from its holster, as well as when a weapon is fired. Not only that, but the technology will allow law […]
Minneapolis Approves Police Body Camera Program
Minneapolis officials have taken the next step in equipping the city’s police force with body cameras after they approved a $170,000 pilot program to set 36 officers up with the surveillance equipment. The Minneapolis City Council Committee approved the plan on Monday, and the council is set to finalize the pilot program’s plans by the […]
Police Chief: Only Bad Officers Fear Body Cameras
The tragedy in Ferguson has once again revived the debate over whether or not police officers should be required to wear body cameras. While some departments have sought out the technology to protect themselves against frivolous lawsuits, other agencies aren’t so keen on the idea. One city that wants to get the ball rolling on […]
Minnesota Extends Fourth Amendment Rights to Civil Cases
The Minnesota Supreme Court has expanded search and seizure protections in civil cases after authorities went beyond their legal rights while collecting evidence to create their case. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of the citizen in two separate cases that limit when a cop can legally search seized property. In the first case, […]
Duluth Police Begin Wearing Body Cameras
Just last week we suggested that Minnesota could reduce officer-involved incidents and complaints if they would simply outfit police officers with body cameras. One department has implemented that suggestion, and we believe both the authorities and the public will benefit from the move. All Duluth police officers have been outfitted with body cameras to record […]
