Lawmakers, police officers disagree on body camera rules
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Personally, I think the law makes sense and provides a check on police abuse. It's the same idea behind getting witness and suspect statements individually without providing them additional resources to shape their account.
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Despite opposition from law enforcement groups, a state Assembly panel approved legislation Tuesday that would set strict rules for police officers wearing body cameras, including a prohibition on officers reviewing video footage before they make their initial statement on use-of-force incidents. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) said she introduced the measure to “to ensure the public’s trust in law enforcement” after a series of recent police shootings of unarmed African American men. |
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Timothy Yaryan, an advocate for the law enforcement groups, said allowing officers to look at the video before writing the initial report means the report will be more accurate. “We are after the truth. We are after accuracy. We are not here to get in a 'gotcha’ game with officers,” Yaryan told the panel. He noted the federal Department of Justice recommends officers be allowed to view videotape before writing reports. |
Personally, I think the law makes sense and provides a check on police abuse. It's the same idea behind getting witness and suspect statements individually without providing them additional resources to shape their account.
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