The use of police body cameras is spreading to keep officers honest about using force against citizens. But how and when the public gets to see the footage is up for debate
How could there be any problems with a point of view video recording of police actions? Problems arise when the footage is not allowed to be presented as evidence, and when it is withheld from the public.
When all is said and done, Americans and the police who live and work among them may find a way to coexist, largely thanks to the technology of the body camera.