Body cameras are a step in the right direction, but the handful of “rotten apples” on the force have the option to turn the camera off or as in the past, “disappear” incriminating footage. The only way to truly prevent civil rights abuses and killings by police is to weed out the sociopaths on the force and stop hiring the same.
I agree with both Alex and Jim, but I think not going with body cameras is not an option. It is for the protection of both the alleged perpetrator and officer. Chief Donie Lee should be looking at the other option, though – weeding out those officers who should not be on the force. I do applaud him for the action he has taken in regards to the body cameras. West Palm Beach made the same decision a few months ago, as I believe all police and sheriff’s departments need to do. Congratulations, Key West! A positive step in the right direction!
Body cameras are a step in the right direction, but the handful of “rotten apples” on the force have the option to turn the camera off or as in the past, “disappear” incriminating footage. The only way to truly prevent civil rights abuses and killings by police is to weed out the sociopaths on the force and stop hiring the same.
Not only is Alex spot-on, the culture of protecting these bad apples from within also needs to change.
I agree with both Alex and Jim, but I think not going with body cameras is not an option. It is for the protection of both the alleged perpetrator and officer. Chief Donie Lee should be looking at the other option, though – weeding out those officers who should not be on the force. I do applaud him for the action he has taken in regards to the body cameras. West Palm Beach made the same decision a few months ago, as I believe all police and sheriff’s departments need to do. Congratulations, Key West! A positive step in the right direction!