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8-2 Discussion: Technology and Civil Liberties And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice. —Joseph Story, U.S. Supreme Court Justice One issue that deals directly with procedural justice and how it impacts the community perception is the increased use of technology by police officers. With technology continuously changing and improving, police officers are exploring new ways to use technology in the field. While some citizens do not have an issue with technology usage by police officers, others feel it is a violation of their rights and privacy. For this discussion, you will explore the issue of the increased use of technology by police officers and how it may impact the community. Take a position. Does the increased use of technology, such as police officers using cameras and body cameras, pose a threat to civil liberties? Why or why not? First, title your initial post either "The increased use of technology by police officers poses a threat to civil liberties" or "The increased use of technology by police officers does not pose a threat to civil liberties". Then, make your case. Provide rationale supported by research to defend your stance. In your response to two of your peers, identify any issues with their stance and suggest ways these issues may be addressed. Respond to one peer who has the same stance as you and one peer who has the opposite stance. Remember to always be respectful when replying to peers, even if you do not agree with their stance and/or rationale. References Story, Joseph. (1833).  Commentaries of the Constitution of the United States . To complete this assignment, review the  Discussion Rubric  document. “The increased use of technology by police officers does not pose a threat to civil liberties". I do not believe that the increase in technology use by police officers pose a threat to civil liberties; civil liberties are not jeopardized with the use of body-worn cameras… UNLESS situations involve victim interviews or things that deem inappropriate, then I would have a different opinion. The protection of the community and the officers in use of the body cameras are aided. This opinion can be well argued from either standpoint. Sure, there could be some issues where the increased use of technology by police officers could pose a threat to citizens’ rights and privacy. However, in my point of view, I think that in a way it is safer to have this use of technology. Body cameras can protect citizens and police officers from complaints in more ways than one. For example, my local my sheriff’s department released body cam footage showing a lady who refused to leave the hospital premises because she knew that she needed medical assistance, but the doctor’s had cleared her. She ended up dying in the patrol car. The officers claimed that she was faking her illnesses and needed to find a way to get off of the premises (she was in a wheelchair), or they were going to arrest her. During her arrest, they horrible to her, making threats, spraying themselves with Lysol, refused to help her to sit up so that she could breathe, it was terrible to watch. Without that body cam footage, there would have been no proof about the police officers wrongfully treating this lady. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=NLJIQV1t1DI&feature=youtu.be
The goal is to avoid illegal and/or inappropriate interactions between police officers and civilians with the use of technology concerning body cameras.
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