Module 1: Journal: Pros And Cons Of Body Camerascj-406- Cont

Module 1: Journal: Pros and Cons of Body CamerasCJ-406- Contemporary Issues in CJ Southern New Hampshire University 09:01:20 GMT -05:00Pros of using body camerasThe use of body cams in the police force has been instrumental as they provide so many benefits, not only in reinforcing community policing but for training as well. But one of the main benefits that body cams contribute is that it greatly elevates self-awareness for the public and for officers. Both parties are aware that they are being recorded and so they behave better by default in turn helping minimize police brutality and civilians overreacting. Body cams also helpimprove evidence collection, decrease complaints for officers, decrease use of force, strengthen officers’ performances, accountability and help demonstrate transparency to the public (President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, 2015).Cons of using b