Police body cameras and the policies that guide them have been major subjects of debate over recent years. Some of the major concerns have focused on how the cameras will be financed, when will they need to be turned on, and who will have access to the footage. Those details are still being worked out, […]
Public Access to Police Body Cameras May Be Restricted
Despite a push from one lawmaker to open up public access to police body camera recordings, it appears as if the state is planning on passing a much more restrictive bill in terms of who will be able view certain police recordings. The proposed bill is considered one of the nation’s more restrictive laws governing […]
St. Paul Police To Debut Body Cameras in 2016
St. Paul police officers will begin wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program in 2016, according to an agreement reached by the St. Paul city council on Wednesday. The council approved the pilot program with the hopes that it will reduce claims of police brutality and help preserve evidence. “[Police body cameras have] […]
