Study Finds No Significant Impact of Body Cameras on Police Conduct or Citizen Complaints
11/13/17
By: Wesley C. Jackson In response to recent high-profile officer-involved shootings, many commentators are touting police body cameras as a way to keep police accountable. The hypothesis is that when police and citizens know they are being watched, they are more likely to behave civilly during confrontations. Specifically, body cameras are thought to deter officers…