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 […]
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 […]
Do Body Cameras Lead To More Assaults On Police?
As a criminal defense firm, it’s no surprise that we’re in favor of police body cameras. The fact of the matter is, when it comes down to a he-said, she-said argument, a judge or jury is going to inherently trust the word of a police officer over that of a suspected criminal every day of […]
Lawmakers Struggling Over Police Body Camera Regulations
Minnesota lawmakers met Wednesday in an attempt to clarify guidelines over police body cameras, and they failed miserably. Lawmakers were attempting to come to a decision on a number of topics, including when cameras should be turned on, how long footage would be stored and what footage would be available to the public. Frustration mounted […]
Another Study Supports Police Body Cameras
Research out of the University of South Florida suggests that police officers may be better at their jobs if they are outfitted with a police body camera. This study comes on the heels of the recent push by some police departments to limit the public’s ability to access body camera footage here in Minnesota. So […]
