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Just off the top of my head, it's very easy to see how some tense scenarios could be escalated were a camera recording, or how some individuals would be much le
by matthewmacleod 9y ago
Just off the top of my head, it's very easy to see how some tense scenarios could be escalated were a camera recording, or how some individuals would be much less likely to cooperate or provide information to officers where they are being recorded.
I do appreciate that it's complex though - we can ask what the point of cameras is if they're not recording, which is reasonable, but there are also plausible scenarios where they could cause problems.
- pixl97 9y agoFrom most police camera trials, people are much less likely to escalate situations when they know they are on police camera. This includes both the cops and the suspects.
- matthewmacleod 9y agoOh, I completely agree generally – don't get me wrong. But I'm also aware I'm not actually in those situations myself, and that this is still a relatively new practice. I'm personally quite in favour of the concept – but still think it's important not be blasé in ignoring any input from actual officers that contradicts my personal assumption.