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The use of police body cameras has become much more widespread in recent years with the hope that they will curb police violence and improve accountability. But a new investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine found it can often take months or years before the video is released, if...

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Other Authors: Brangham, William (Interviewer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : NewsHour Productions LLC, 2023.
Subjects:
ProPublica > Research.
New York Times Company > Research.
Wearable video devices in police work.
Police > Equipment and supplies.
Police brutality > Prevention.
Caméras corporelles dans le travail de la police.
Police > Appareils et matériel.
Television news programs.
Téléjournaux.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The use of police body cameras has become much more widespread in recent years with the hope that they will curb police violence and improve accountability. But a new investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine found it can often take months or years before the video is released, if at all. William Brangham discussed more with Eric Umansky of ProPublica.
Physical Description:1 online resource (7 minutes)
Playing Time:00:06:02