Body-worn cameras are seen as a means of holding police accountable for their actions when interacting with the public because the footage can be viewed after the fact and the interaction can be examined. Suppose that you are a police chief that is considering adopting body-worn cameras in your agency. After examining empirical evidence on the effects of body-worn cameras that are provided by Lum et al. (2019), what would your decision be and why? In your response, I would like you to discuss the potential pros and cons of body-worn cameras and explain why you ultimately decided to adopt them or not. I am looking for a thorough examination of the material, and that you discussed the pros and cons thoughtfully and fully in making your case.

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Pros of bodyworn cameras Increased accountability Bodyworn cameras can help to hold police officers accountable for their actions by providing a recor... View the full answer