Body Cameras Are Your Greatest Defense
He said, she said just does not cut it as a viable defense. Now with the proliferation of cell phones and security cameras, the chances of an incident being videotaped and put up on the internet where in can be seen by thousands of people in the matter of minutes increases daily. With so many types and styles of police body cameras for sale you are sure to find one that will fit your needs.
The Value of Instant Replay
Instant replay has been in use for years in various types of sporting events from national leagues to photo finishes. Why shouldn’t your department reap the same benefits? Every incident from when a citizen screams “police brutality” to “did he or did he not have a weapon” and every other congress between your officers and the public is live with sound so there is never any doubt about who did and said what. How great would it be when one of you falls under suspicion to be able to definitively supply proof that there was absolutely no wrongdoing on your part? There have been studies that prove the efficacy of using body cameras. One showed that complaints against officers dropped by 88% and improper use of force complaints dropped by 60% once body cameras were utilized.
See Some of the Benefits for Yourself
- Greater openness between your officers and the public
- Definitive proof of a crime in court
- Lessens accusations against police personnel
- Details unplanned acts of kindness
- Can help to identify and improve internal issues
- Great training aid
One Last Thought
Body cameras definitely have a place in today’s changing times, especially with all the current news stories about police brutality cases and improper use of force allegations. Many, too many, of these cases are based on nothing but unsubstantiated information. A body camera will be your greatest defense in those circumstances.
