"We welcome the addition of body-worn cameras and appreciate the enhanced transparency and assurance they provide... so much for that."
"The vast majority of times I viewed body camera footage... I would say 95 percent of the time it absolves the cop of wrongdoing."
An investigative report by ProPublica reveals that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) abandoned its body camera program under the Trump administration without public notice. The decision was internally communicated as an effort to align with Trump’s executive order that rescinded prior regulations. Despite claims of consistency, the move is puzzling as other Department of Justice agencies continue to utilize body cameras. Experts highlight that while body cameras are intended to ensure officer accountability, they also benefit officers by providing evidence in their defense against accusations.
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