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> On the other hand, I've seen criminals interacting with cops in person. They do not have an easy job. Wouldn't that be a positive for the police as well? If

> On the other hand, I've seen criminals interacting with cops in person. They do not have an easy job. Wouldn't that be a positive for the police as well? If a suspect is belligerent, the presence of a camera would help to prove that.

kelukelugames 12y ago
I think criminals have a different mindset than we do. Look at world star and live leaks for example. Being filmed probably encourages them to act worse.
- happyscrappy 12y ago
  Good. If you are dumb enough to fight a cop you will have no respect for an average citizen and you should be removed from decent society.
- jaredmcateer 12y ago
  When Rialto, California PD ran it's pilot program it found that both parties tended to behave better knowing there was a camera. 88% drop in complaints against the officer and 60% drop in police officers use of force.[1] While you'll still have criminals that don't care, there are plenty that do, especially when they know that it's no longer just their word vs the police officer. [1] http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-police-body-cameras-cuts-violence-complaints-rialto http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-poli...
- thathonkey 12y ago
  You know what makes a criminal different from you? Nothing besides the fact that they broke a law and then got caught. Have you ever broken a law? You do at least realize you're a racist, right?
  - seanflyon 12y ago
    > racist What?
    - thathonkey 12y ago
      "world star" and "encourages them" is a racist dogwhistle that I'd be happy to translate for you. He meant those "uppity, animalistic black males" That paired with the attitude that criminals are essentially no different than most people that post here is how I drew that conclusion. Barring extremes like members of organized crime, violent gangs, cartels, etc. of course. Even still, broad strokes don't apply to those organizations but you could definitely make the case that the affiliated develop a more uniquely "criminal" mindset. Keyword being DEVELOP. Criminality is not inherent, sorry if this makes you uncomfortable.
- angersock 12y ago
  Everybody's heart bleeds red--only difference between criminals and noncriminals is that they are not following some law on the books. Some subset of them are violent, insane, or malicious, but for most crimes it's something that harms nobody in any meaningful way. The worst part of the current state in America is this creation of an other.

kelukelugames 12y ago

I think criminals have a different mindset than we do. Look at world star and live leaks for example. Being filmed probably encourages them to act worse.

happyscrappy 12y ago
Good. If you are dumb enough to fight a cop you will have no respect for an average citizen and you should be removed from decent society.
jaredmcateer 12y ago
When Rialto, California PD ran it's pilot program it found that both parties tended to behave better knowing there was a camera. 88% drop in complaints against the officer and 60% drop in police officers use of force.[1] While you'll still have criminals that don't care, there are plenty that do, especially when they know that it's no longer just their word vs the police officer. [1] http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-police-body-cameras-cuts-violence-complaints-rialto http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-poli...
thathonkey 12y ago
You know what makes a criminal different from you? Nothing besides the fact that they broke a law and then got caught. Have you ever broken a law? You do at least realize you're a racist, right?
- seanflyon 12y ago
  > racist What?
  - thathonkey 12y ago
    "world star" and "encourages them" is a racist dogwhistle that I'd be happy to translate for you. He meant those "uppity, animalistic black males" That paired with the attitude that criminals are essentially no different than most people that post here is how I drew that conclusion. Barring extremes like members of organized crime, violent gangs, cartels, etc. of course. Even still, broad strokes don't apply to those organizations but you could definitely make the case that the affiliated develop a more uniquely "criminal" mindset. Keyword being DEVELOP. Criminality is not inherent, sorry if this makes you uncomfortable.
angersock 12y ago
Everybody's heart bleeds red--only difference between criminals and noncriminals is that they are not following some law on the books. Some subset of them are violent, insane, or malicious, but for most crimes it's something that harms nobody in any meaningful way. The worst part of the current state in America is this creation of an other.