It was hoped video would increase transparency in policing, but BBC has uncovered 150 reports of failings.

It was hoped video would increase transparency in policing, but BBC has uncovered 150 reports of failings.

  • RobAley@lemm.eeEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    Footage shouldn’t be deletable. However officers should be able to turn the cameras off and on (but it should be clear to those around them whether they are recording or not). Officers have to deal with victims and witnesses, many of whom may be afraid to talk or ask for help knowing they are being recorded. On a 12 hour shift they are also likely to need the ocassional bit of privacy to use the loo.

    • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
      63·
      1 year ago

      they are also likely to need the ocassional bit of privacy to use the loo.

      The footage is only reviewed when necessary. So there’s an extra incentive to not fuck up and require a review.

    • Big P@feddit.ukEnglish
      11·
      1 year ago

      Maybe turning them off should have a delay to it? Like you turn it off and have to wait 30 seconds or something for it to actually turn off?