“Even when a gun is drawn, they’re not going to capture the context of events leading up to the point where the officer draws their gun and often that is the most crucial part in evaluating an officer’s action and whether that was abusive or professional,” he said.
This is the money quote from the article... stupid idea for judicial use but very practical for tactical use by the officer.
The cameras, about the size of a thumb, are mounted along a rail on the bottom of a firearm’s barrel and automatically record when the gun is drawn from the holster.
The gun camera was used in a case in Texas earlier this year to prosecute a suspect who became involved in a shootout with an officer in April 2019. Video from the body camera showed the officer’s arms in front holding the gun, whereas video from the gun camera showed the pistol’s point-of-view.
Maybe it's not to help in providing an additional source of evidence but to discourage LE from using their gun. The camera is a reminder/deterrent from shooting it.
This is the money quote from the article... stupid idea for judicial use but very practical for tactical use by the officer.
Cool, when can i get one
Seems like a body camera would be more practical
Maybe it's not to help in providing an additional source of evidence but to discourage LE from using their gun. The camera is a reminder/deterrent from shooting it.
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