As Dispute Over Excessive Force Continues Across Country, South Carolina Law Enforcement Supports Body Cameras Neither police officer involved in the recent deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner was indicted on murder or manslaughter charges after they reportedly killed the African Americans for no reason. Protests across the country decry the use of excessive force that killed these two citizens, and many believe that body cameras, which would record every movement of a police officer while on duty, would help prevent such tragedies by … [Read more...]
SC Legislators File Body Camera Bill to Prevent Excessive Force Injuries
December 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
SC Legislators File Bill to Require Body Cameras on Police to Prevent Excessive Force Injuries Police officers are currently required to use dash cams in their vehicles to document DUI or car accident stops, as well as monitor police behavior at the scene of a crime. However, many concerned citizens are advocating that police officers be required to wear a body camera, due to allegations of excessive force across the country. Now, two South Carolina state senators have filed legislation for consideration in the 2015 sessions, which could … [Read more...]
