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Advantages of Body-Worn Cameras  They have the potential to enhance officer accountability and cut down on the use of excessive force as well as other forms of misconduct.  Complaints and conflicts may be thoroughly investigated, and the cameras can capture the situation reliably.  Officers can use body cameras to defend themselves against false allegations while also assisting them in gathering evidence and recording encounters with the public.  Cameras boost public confidence in law enforcement and offer an impartial record of interactions between officers and members of the public.

Privacy Concerns Caused by Body-Worn Cameras  Body-worn cameras have the potential to inadvertently record private talks between law enforcement, citizens, and victims, as well as covert interactions between law enforcement and victims.  It is possible to record vulnerable people on camera without their permission, such as children.  The footage captured by body cameras may also infringe upon the privacy of spectators.  The use of body camera footage in criminal investigations has raised concerns about the admissibility of the footage in court as well as the likelihood that it has been tampered with.

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Reviewing Footages Before Making Statements  When the police are about to testify about a major incident, they shouldn't check the camera tape first.  If officers watch camera footage before testifying, there is a possibility that their comments would be affected, which could lead to inaccurate reporting.  It is possible that if police are allowed to review camera footage before making a statement, officers will be able to "modify" their statement so that it matches the footage.  This could result in information that is either misleading or inaccurate, which would damage public trust in the police department.

Reviewing Footages Before Making Statements – Con’d  The public should place their faith in the officer's account of the event because he will not have had the opportunity to view the camera footage prior to providing his statement.  So, the credibility of the police department and the veracity of their information may be preserved.  The Las Vegas Police Department needs a policy on body camera footage release.  This strategy should contain the date and technique for the sharing of footage (i.e. whether it should be released in full or just certain clips).  Before disseminating the tape, the policy should describe how to remove identifiable or private information. Thus, the tape can be seen without privacy issues.

Pros of Releasing Footage from Body-worn Camera to the Public  Allowing the public and media to watch film of a vital incident encourages openness and confidence.  It may also be perceived as an act of good faith by the agency, which may boost its reputation and win the public's admiration.  In addition, it has the potential to improve police productivity by holding officers accountable.

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Cons of Releasing Footage from Body-worn Camera to the Public  If they're unfamiliar with law enforcement, the public and media may mistake key event footage. Biased reporting is also a concern.  This might also incite public unrest and make the government agency more legally liable.  It can also be traumatic for police and their families owing to public scrutiny. Last but not least, publishing the tape could be considered an invasion of the participants' privacy.

At What Stage to Release the Footage to the Public?  After conducting an investigation, the Las Vegas Police Department should make important incident footage public.  If the Department of Defense waits until the investigation is over, it will be able to publish truthful material without putting any current criminal charges or other legal actions in jeopardy.  The footage may anger the victim's family or the public, but waiting until the investigation is complete can assist.  The Department should also assess the likelihood of a civil complaint or criminal charges from the film and how postponing until the probe is complete will lessen the odds of such action.  Waiting until the investigation is complete can assist secure the victim's, family's, and other parties' privacy.

Other Concerns Addressed  This policy addresses the challenges faced by union leadership.  The executives of the union place a higher priority on the safety of the field officers than they do on the policy.  This includes making sure that the cameras won't get in the way of police work or emergency response efforts.  The unions want the regulation to also make it possible for officers to film interactions with the public.  They do not want officers to be burdened by having to wear cameras throughout their shifts or record every interaction they have with members of the public.  Before sharing footage of serious events, unions also require permission from the police.

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References  Christodoulou, C., Paterson, H., & Kemp, R. (2019). Body-worn cameras: evidence- base and implications. Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 31(4), 513-524. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10345329.2019.1639590  Jennings, W. G., Fridell, L. A., & Lynch, M. D. (2014). Cops and cameras: Officer perceptions of the use of body-worn cameras in law enforcement. Journal of criminal justice, 42(6), 549-556. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047235214000853  Lum, C., Stoltz, M., Koper, C. S., & Scherer, J. A. (2019). Research on body‐worn cameras: What we know, what we need to know. Criminology & public policy, 18(1), 93-118. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1745-9133.12412  Pickering, J. C. (2020). Officers' perceptions regarding the unexpected effects of body-worn cameras. Policing: An International Journal. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PIJPSM-09-2019- 0153/full/html  White, M. D. (2014). Police officer body-worn cameras: Assessing the evidence. Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice. https://www.ojp.gov/library/publications/police-officer-body-worn-cameras- assessing-evidence

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