I know of many instances where Caucasian’s were under siege by police, threatening police with weapons, even firing upon the police, and they were arrested without police firing a shot, or any harm done to the person.
Cameras CAN defend BOTH sides of the issue, actually. Scott was stupid to run, but did NOT deserve to be shot in the back while UNARMED, and fleeing. (Which, btw, violates protocol in every police agency I know of in the U.S..)
Indeed. In fact, despite initial resistance, most police forces now are favoring cameras both in cruisers and on uniformed officers, as well as during interrogations. Most often, such videos exonerate the police when misconduct is alleged.
Any cop who isn’t guilty, or expecting to be, should welcome cameras. They document everyone’s activity. In the current climate, 20 neighbors in a housing project could convince themselves that an officer was guilty when he actually wasn’t— Salem Witch style mass hysteria. A camera could be evidence that proves his innocence as well as his guilt.
twclix about 9 years ago
Sadly true.
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-state-report-finds-significant-racial-disparities-for-police-traffic-stops-in-20150407-story.html#page=1
This is obvious if you simply open your eyes.
Cerabooge about 9 years ago
“… and THEN I shot him.”
Theodore E. Lind Premium Member about 9 years ago
It is nice when morons are held accountable.
magicwalnut Premium Member about 9 years ago
The cop will plead not guilty due to adrenaline rush….
eugene57 about 9 years ago
I know of many instances where Caucasian’s were under siege by police, threatening police with weapons, even firing upon the police, and they were arrested without police firing a shot, or any harm done to the person.
pam Miner about 9 years ago
They will take your money without hesitation too, and I don’t mean a bribe.When cops are bad.
Dtroutma about 9 years ago
Cameras CAN defend BOTH sides of the issue, actually. Scott was stupid to run, but did NOT deserve to be shot in the back while UNARMED, and fleeing. (Which, btw, violates protocol in every police agency I know of in the U.S..)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Indeed. In fact, despite initial resistance, most police forces now are favoring cameras both in cruisers and on uniformed officers, as well as during interrogations. Most often, such videos exonerate the police when misconduct is alleged.
Diane Lee Premium Member about 9 years ago
Any cop who isn’t guilty, or expecting to be, should welcome cameras. They document everyone’s activity. In the current climate, 20 neighbors in a housing project could convince themselves that an officer was guilty when he actually wasn’t— Salem Witch style mass hysteria. A camera could be evidence that proves his innocence as well as his guilt.