A new study out of the University of South Florida revealed some not so shocking results – that officers who wear body cameras are less likely to use force than their counterparts who do not wear body cameras. The study examined the use of police body cameras among members of the Tampa Bay police force. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Facts About Police Body Cameras
Police body cameras are popping up across Minnesota and the United States, but not a lot is known about the technology. Today, we share five facts about police body cameras. 1. Becoming the norm – As we mentioned above, an increasing amount of police precincts are adopting the body cameras. Michael White, a professor at Arizona […]
