Madison’s Body-Camera Gap Fuels Debate After Fatal Shooting
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Madison, Wisconsin does not require body-worn cameras, so footage from the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz may not exist; four officers were involved and placed on administrative leave. The absence of bodycam video has reignited debates over cameras, with years of budget and policy battles culminating in a proposed $414,800, three-year rollout that’s being considered after a 2024 pilot showed limited impact on behavior or community attitudes.
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