Los Angeles Times: Border Patrol Appears to Be Using Stalling Tactics with Body Cameras
Today, many police chiefs, civil rights groups and even the president are praising body cameras as an essential law enforcement tool that makes everyone safer.
Today, many police chiefs, civil rights groups and even the president are praising body cameras as an essential law enforcement tool that makes everyone safer.
espite a year-long review that recommended against Border Patrol wearing body cameras, the head of CBP said the goal is to eventually employ the technology in the field.
Even as Border Patrol faces increased scrutiny for using excessive force along the U.S.-Mexico border, CBP concluded that body cameras aren’t needed for agents.
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Border Patrol is beginning to test body cameras following complaints from activists, the Associated Press reports. The body cameras were purchased and will be tested at Border Patrol’s training academy. The news came during a meeting with activists who have urged the federal government to use the cameras. It remained…