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Recording police brutality: how technology is driving the new civil rights movement

The Vergecast

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Documenting Police Encounters: The Role of Technology

This chapter explores a project dedicated to documenting police encounters and brutality using technology, particularly smartphones. It highlights the importance of everyday individuals in recording these incidents, showcasing personal accounts that reveal the risks faced by witnesses. The conversation also examines the impact of body cameras and the evolving nature of protest videos, emphasizing how these narratives shape societal perceptions of police violence.

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