Police Body Cameras

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Police body cameras improve police accountability and lower reports of police misconduct.
- Pro 2: Police body cameras are a powerful tool in domestic violence cases.
- Pro 3: Police body cameras are a good police reform tool and have strong support from members of the public.
Cons
- Con 1: Police body cameras are too expensive and unreliable for many police departments.
- Con 2: Police body cameras invade the privacy of citizens, potentially exposing victims and subjecting citizens to facial recognition software.
- Con 3: Police body cameras decrease the safety of police officers and negatively affect their physical and mental health.
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