Body cameras for all public officials

MeterMan on January 31, 2026 at 6:49 pm

Idea: Body cameras for all public officials

Link: https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/even-aft...

Unfortunately, the body cameras would just add to the tax burden.

Even After They're Bought, Body Cameras Cost Taxpayers

'Most everybody thinks that these cameras are a huge asset for public safety. '(But) that just creates a cascading group of other problems.'

Mickey on January 31, 2026 at 11:24 am

Idea: Body cameras for all public officials

Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environ...

In many countries, body cameras are being deployed for other government officials, not just police officers.

Environment Agency trials use of body cameras

Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/ne

Enforcement officers in the North East are wearing body worn cameras in the first trial of its kind within the organisation.

8-BIT BOBBY on January 31, 2026 at 7:56 am

Idea: Body cameras for all public officials

Link: https://theconversation.com/the-concrete-e...

Body cameras have certainly helped to make police officers more accountable, so this could work.

The concrete effects of body cameras on police accountability

Link: https://theconversation.com/the-

Police body-worn cameras increase disciplinary action against officers and reduce racial bias against citizen complainants, according to a recent study.

Why Are You Reading My Name on January 31, 2025 at 3:02 pm

Idea: Body cameras for all public officials

Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/letter-editor-m...

If anyone should wear them, let’s start with politicians.

Letter to the editor: Maybe politicians should wear body cameras

Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/lette

Writer suggests that putting body cameras on politicians would be a good way to rebuild citizens' trust in government.

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