• Cyborganism@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    We need to have body cams standardized across the board. We always assumed cops say the truth. Their testimony passes as truth in court. After finding out how much they lie, we need to hold them accountable.

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      And harsh penalties (that are actually enforced) for officers turning them off or obstructing them in any way

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        Even better, an automatic presumptuon of guilt with weapon discharges and camera “malfunctions” with the onus on the officer to raise an affirmative defense successfully. Is it going to be burdensome for the police? Yes. But that’s the fucking point. Weapon discharges should be a true life or death last resort only

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          Even the military require that soldiers request a go ahead when they need to fire their weapon. Cops should do the same at a minimum. Or face consequences.

    • Noxy@yiffit.net
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      we have HAD body cams, and they have NOT been held accountable. They make things WORSE because if they catch something on camera later they can use it against you even if it had nothing to do with what was being recorded at the time.

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          “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”

          Is not “anything you say may or may not be used to help prove your innocence”

          they tell you flat out they’re out to get you even if they know they’re wrong