MeterMan on January 31, 2026 at 6:49 pm Idea: Body cameras for all public officialsLink: 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 Link: https://www.govtech.com/em/safet '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 officialsLink: 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 officialsLink: 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 officialsLink: 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.
Unfortunately, the body cameras would just add to the tax burden.
In many countries, body cameras are being deployed for other government officials, not just police officers.
Body cameras have certainly helped to make police officers more accountable, so this could work.
If anyone should wear them, let’s start with politicians.