Criminal Justice Question 4

Criminal Justice Question 4

Read the article from the link below. And answer the questions.

D.C. mayor warns of big costs if city must release police body-camera video

1. Do you believe all police officers should have body worn cameras?
2. One of the concerns regarding the use of body worn cameras is the issue of public information regarding video from police cameras. Do you believe video from police cameras should be available for public inspection in every situation? Even if it cost taxpayers millions of dollars?
3. Does the release of all body worn video violate the privacy of citizens who appear on the video, whether or not they are arrested?
4. Would you want any member of the public or media to be able to access police video with you in it?
5. Would you be okay with the public and the media having access to all government owned surveillance video in the city, including street cameras and red light cameras?

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Initiating the use of police, body worn camera program, aims at improving the criminal justice system although they are being challenged by the public. Use of the cameras by police has helped in reduction of criminal acts, since any police confrontation are recorded and any allegations are reviewed in these cameras. It is advisable that all police officers to have these body worn cameras with them at all time especially when conducting searches, confronting any suspects and during their regular patrols. Footages…..

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