Author: bsprader

Kennedy Middle School

Police Body Cameras

Body Cameras Used in Detroit

Interview with an Officer

The recent string of police crimes will not reach Detroit, as police officers around the city will be fitted with body cameras. Every officer will be required to wear one when they are on patrol and in the public eye. These cameras record every interaction with a public civilian, according to Police Officer Flaton from the Palm Beach Police District. The cameras are placed on the chest or shoulders and can be charged, much like other electronics. If the device does not work before the officer begins his or her patrol, they must change the camera or camera battery before beginning their shift.
After the shift is over, the camera must directly be turned into the commanding officer at the district. The video footage that was recorded is saved onto external hard drives and kept in the district’s vault. Overall, the amount of money that is being spent includes this storage. Some people are worried that the price of this new venture will be too high, while some would rather be safe than sorry.

Personally, Officer Flaton does not have a problem with the cameras or their use. “They keep us safe and protect us in these incidents.” He is not the one worried from his stance as a police officer. “As a public citizen, I would be concerned about the body cam(eras), “ he explained. As a citizen, any arrest or altercation with the police can now be public knowledge. Upon further investigation, it was found that not all states approve police camera footage as ‘public access’, but many states are leading towards it. “When someone is seen completing illegal activity and it’s caught on tape, that information can be very harmful for the person who was recorded,” According to Officer Flaton, everyone can be affected by this, whether they are arrested or not. The footage is for public access and anyone can request to see the footage by visiting their local city court or police department. While he did go on to explain details of how the body cameras work, Officer Flaton also gave this knowledge. “As a person with a lot to lose, it puts you in the public eye constantly, so you have to be careful with your everyday actions.”

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American Freedom Act

The overall concerns about police body cameras compare similarly to the American Freedom Act. With this act, the US Government is allowed to listen to and record any and all phone calls, texts, and voicemails made by the American public. These changes in our Constitution have frustrated many public citizens. With the cameras showing citizens and their run-ins with the law, many people have become frustrated with their information being shown to anyone who asks. As far as the American Freedom Act, many people are frustrated by the Government listening to phone calls, but none of this information has gone public, except for instances of terrorism. Both pose a threat

Newsletter Date

Volume 1, Issue 1

Body Cameras are:
Recording Devices
Much like other cameras or camcorders
Costly to purchase and maintain the storage
Recording information that is accessed by the public

Body Cameras are not:

-Used for the personal officers’ personal life
-As heavy as other cameras

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