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uk-crime2 months ago•7 min saved

Bodycams Off, Threats Made: Harrow Enforcers Face Backlash Over On-Street Confrontation

Two enforcement officers contracted by Harrow Council via Kingdom turned off their body-worn cameras and confronted a passerby on a Harrow high street, threatening to knock him out and rip his teeth out while accusing him of interfering with their money. The incident, captured in May and circulated online, led Harrow Council to say swift action was taken and that the individuals involved no longer work for Kingdom; Kingdom is seeking comment. The episode raises concerns about bodycam use and conduct by enforcement staff.

via lbc.co.uk|

#bodycams #enforcement-officers #harrow

law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

The Hidden Truth: How Bodycam Footage Fails to Hold Police Accountable

Bodycams were intended to promote accountability and transparency in law enforcement, but their footage is routinely withheld by police departments to prevent public scrutiny of misconduct. Police departments have been given the power to control what is recorded, who can access the footage, and when it is released. This lack of transparency has allowed officers to evade discipline for documented abuses and has hindered investigations into police misconduct. As a result, the public remains unaware of the majority of incidents involving police use of force, including the 28 killings by NYPD officers this year.

via Boing Boing|

#bodycams #law-enforcement #nypd