Running head: LAW ENFORCEMENTS SAFETY 1
Law Enforcements Safety (Rough Draft)
Shawna Pope
English122: English Composition II
Prof. Stephanie Freese
April 24, 2016
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Law Enforcements Safety Over the years there have been conflicts between law enforcement and citizens. The media has become a huge part on this topic such as reporting that citizens are being beaten on and fatal incidents are happening to unarmed citizens. This is resulting in the public being afraid, not being able of trusting law enforcement. Citizens are joining together around the world creating riots against law enforcement, even causing damages to property
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(Ramirez 2013.) This technology helps with how officers are performing duties, their policies and procedures. Even by using the most up-to-date technology, the media who still criticizes law enforcement. To help keep law enforcement safe from not only the media but the public, they need to wear Body Cameras.
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California was the first state to test the Body Worn Cameras (BWC) in 2012. The reason for this is to cut back on crimes and try to stop the media from exposing law enforcements name. After California started using BWC, New York Police Department’s Federal Judge, Shira Scheindlin decided in 2013, the BWC should be used in their state with limited use to begin with. “While the logistical difficulties of using bodyworn will be greater in a larger police force, the potential for avoiding constitutional violations will be greater as well,” Scheindlin wrote. (Scheindlin
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What they need to understand is the cameras are not used to blast anyone’s privacy, it is to help keep both parties safe. Officers are limited to when they turn on the BWC, they need to notify the citizen when they are beginning to record. If the officers enter a home, they need to notify the citizen for their permission, unless this is a life threatening call. After the videos are taken which results in no further investigation the videos need to be deleted right away.
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There are different types of BWC, some have “pre-record buffer” meaning it continues recording, which is good because it shows what happens before the officer hits the record button. An example is AXON Body by TASER it keeps 30 seconds before the officer hits the record, in case the officer forgot to press the button while in the middle of an altercation. Law enforcements don’t use much of the cameras that are continuously recording because of their cost. It is very expensive and uses more storage causing it to cost more than
Due to devastating events that have taken place between the police and civilians in 2015, law enforcements are finding it liable for policeman to be suited with body cameras. They believe doing so will begin to hold policeman more accountable for their actions, reduce police brutality and crime, as well as shedding light on the good cops still out here.
With the few peace officers in the United States convicted for defying the constitution, the body worn camera helps individuals who have been victims of police brutality, to receive the justice that they deserve. Cases such as Governski v. San Diego have made body cameras effective for civilians who have been wrongly accused. The cause of the body worn camera is the injustice police officers may implement when talking to individuals, the effect is termination and arrests that have been made against those police officers. With many groups claiming violence from police brutality, the BWC or body worn camera, has justified both
Police body cameras are used in some police departments as a way to record any interaction between an officer and a citizen. Some Americans today seem to think that police body cameras interfere with their right to privacy, because they record sensitive situations. Other Americans believe that the cameras serve as evidence in case something doesn 't go as planned. Police body cameras should be used nationwide because they provide direct evidence, stop police misconduct, build trust, and protect the innocent from being persecuted.
So this mean most of the police departments never wore body cameras. In the same article is shows that. "Following the shooting death of an
With so many incidents occurring between law enforcement and civilians, it’s about time we have our officers wear body cameras. Law enforcement wants to use body cameras, many politicians are in favor for them, Civil-rights groups are advocating them, and communities that already have a strong police presence in their neighborhoods are requesting that the police get cameras now. With the uproar of law enforcement and the death of many black American’s, body cameras can be very useful. There is always that missing link when trying to put these horrible moments back together. Far too many times we end up with the suspect dead and only get one side of the story. With the use of body cameras, we can now get more insight on the events that happen (Boyd, 2015).
David). "These cameras will be good for big cities. " Some may say that you invade peoples property, but you will never know that happens to the officer or the citizen. For example, a year ago when a officer stopped a couple and then killed the man driving for no reason. "These systems are small enough that they consist of a cellular telephone earpiece and are worn by police officers."
Over the last few years there has been much controversy leading up to the need for law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. This is not only for citizens but also for the officers’ protection. With so much debate regarding police brutality and excessive force body cameras are quickly on the rise. New technology is giving police on a state and federal level a new opportunity to cut back on some of the allegations and negativity we have seen in the last few years. On the other hand it is giving citizens all over the country the safety they should feel when being approached by law enforcement. Our technology has improved significantly over the years and this seems to be something that will benefit everyone.
Historically speaking, authorities of the law were never in a position where their professional duties and their character as a public servant of the law were demeaned in a way that there needs to be constant surveillance of them and the people whom they come into contact with. There was never a need of documenting every encounter you had with a civilian before. In this day in age, things have certainly changed, and the past has always been something society likes to change and make better even if it raises concerns. Due to all the violent police stories that has surfaced in the past decade, the idea of having police officers wear video cameras as a part of their uniform while on duty has resulted in a radically divergent account of society’s future. The law may uphold cops to wear cameras while working, but is this really the best decision? This topic is very controversial and may create issues with cops and the civilians they try and protect in the future.
Leaving the state of Texas for somewhere new and fresh has always been a dream of mine. This city, this state, has become so stagnated for me. The people, the air, the opportunities, all seem dried out. I have to leave this state and I desperately want to gain a college level of education. This is a thirst for knowledge has little to do with a future job or my future economic situation. Obviously if I saw into the future and learned that I was rich, I would have no complaints, but if I saw that I was rich and uneducated it would be so revolting. I want to learn about specific, amazing things at a great college. I want to be able to identify something no one else could identify, answer something no one else could answer, I want to be extremely
To peep or not to peep, that is the question being asked by many regarding police body cameras in communities. The topic of police brutality is a rising issue in today’s society. Several questions have arose over the use of police body cameras and whether they are a good or bad idea. Police body cameras have has a variety of concern to many communities regarding their potential. Every city has a different trust and relationship for their police force and these concerns vary depending on the community. People have the concern regarding privacy, protection, and impact on the community and more. After researching the problems caused by Police body cameras as well as its background, the current state of the issue, and the potential solutions, it is clear that communities need to bring a solution to this situation.Such as laws, policies, rules, and more to control this new information.
In May of 2015, the Department of Justice and President Obama announced a $20 million dollar Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Partnership Program to respond to law enforcement and to the communities they serve. The proposal called to purchase 50,000 body-worn cameras to be use by for
Body cameras in policing are still new, but more and more agencies are beginning to implement this technology into their line of work. At first police officers were very hesitant to wear these body cameras because they were afraid they would infringe themselves and give away their own privacy. Later, as body cameras were beginning to see more use in the work place, officers began to realize that these very own body cameras that they once thought would only cause themselves harm would actual prove to be useful in a variety of situations. Some of these situations can be citizen complaints, to even backing up an officers use of force. Body cameras can be the one sole thing that can give
George Washington said, “Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.” Alice’s frame of mind throughout the entire journey in Wonderland presented her with foreign challenges. These challenges questioned the way one should handle a new world being thrust upon them. Alice could take every problem in stride or she could sulk in her troubles. The choice was hers.
Body cameras on police officers in this day and age should be required for all departments. Body cameras should be worn to not only protect the officers but also the civilians that come into contact with police officers. It can give valuable information on what happened during an interaction between the public and law enforcement. This can protect the citizens from abuse by the police, as well as give necessary information into officer related shootings. All states should require their branches of law enforcement to require body cameras while on duty.
Police officers are responsible for protecting people and property. Related job titles include Sheriffs and sheriffs deputy, detectives, and state police officers. However all of these job titles have similar duties for example they are all responsible for the protection of people and property. These job titles might be very similar but they do differ in many ways. Police officers patrol the city issuing citations keeping the peace and conduct traffic stops. Sheriff 's and deputies hold practically the same duties as police officers but do so for the entire county. A state police officer could also be addressed as a state trooper. These officers usually patrol highways and issue citations and are frequently called for comprehensive law enforcement services. Detective is the title that differs from the others the most. Detectives aren 't in uniform. They investigate crime scenes and find evidence for criminal cases. Detectives conduct interviews, observe activities of suspects, and also participate in raids. Although a normal police officer does not earn as much income as related titles it is still a very demanding and dangerous job.