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In reply to the discussion: "The Fundamental Danger of a Non-Indictment is Not More Riots, it is More Darren Wilsons." [View all]Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)17. The body cams might make a difference.
One of the stories the local news had on the other night here was a story concerning how one city near Boise that has had a lot of violence and shootings these past few years is now requiring all of their police officers to wear cameras on their bodies.
The idea is to capture more evidence to help prosecute criminals by capturing video of them committing the crime.
However, the unintended consequence of doing this also made the police officers act in a more legalistic manner because they realize their actions were being taped on video and could be used against them.
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"The Fundamental Danger of a Non-Indictment is Not More Riots, it is More Darren Wilsons." [View all]
Cha
Dec 2014
OP
It's been so devastating to see Justice Denied on such a blatant massive scale.. It must be so
Cha
Dec 2014
#7
That would be an excellent "unintended consequence" of the PD wearing bodycams, MH!..
Cha
Dec 2014
#19
Well, President Obama is a genius, we all know that already. So, this latest proposal of his rocks.
Major Hogwash
Dec 2014
#21
"A Win-Win situation".. no doubt. "50% drop in complaints".. you cannot argue with that..
Cha
Dec 2014
#22
Michael Brown's case didn't have any video, and videos help juries decide guilt or innocence.
Major Hogwash
Dec 2014
#54
That's him alright.. Eric Garner's racist killer, had at least 2 civil rights lawsuits against him..
Cha
Dec 2014
#30
Soon, I'd bet.. got to get him while he's hot off his NO Indictment from the GJ. Will he "resign"
Cha
Dec 2014
#32
The man is unarmed. The chokehold is banned. The coroner ruled it a homicide. It is on video.
Cha
Dec 2014
#35
I know what you mean, logosoco.. :( Good Thought.. Sending Peace to Eric Garner's wife and
Cha
Dec 2014
#41