The department of justice just announced its launching a 20 million dollar program to buy body cameras for police officers. The attorney general, loreta lynge, calls it a vital part of giving law enforcement what they need to tackle the 20 first century challenges they face. I think i have found a solution that will help law enforcement officers and our citizens go home safe - mister president.
Body cameras were supposed to bring greater transparency to law enforcement. The case of Ronald Greene suggests police departments are still learning how to use, and even abuse, a new tool.
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