Boston to phase in police body cameras after pilot program

Boston to phase in police body cameras after pilot program

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https://apnews.com/7ecc5efbae3b4ba5ac31d89e80a41f2f

BOSTON (AP) — Boston plans to begin phasing in body cameras for its police department after a report found the devices led to slightly fewer complaints against officers and reports of officer use of force, city leaders said Thursday.

Northeastern University researchers, who examined a yearlong test of the cameras, determined they provided "small but meaningful benefits" in encounters between police and community members. As a result, Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh said the city is in talks with the police unions about expanding the devices across the force.

Boston to phase in police body cameras after pilot program

Aug 2, 2018, 9:20pm UTC
https://apnews.com/7ecc5efbae3b4ba5ac31d89e80a41f2f > BOSTON (AP) — Boston plans to begin phasing in body cameras for its police department after a report found the devices led to slightly fewer complaints against officers and reports of officer use of force, city leaders said Thursday. > Northeastern University researchers, who examined a yearlong test of the cameras, determined they provided "small but meaningful benefits" in encounters between police and community members. As a result, Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh said the city is in talks with the police unions about expanding the devices across the force.