“Les caméras portatives utilisées par les forces policières: suppositions et implications” (Trans: “Body Worn Cameras: Assumptions and Implications”). (original) (raw)

Revue Criminologie, 2021

Abstract

A review of the extent research on police body worn cameras (BWCs) reveals that the literature is narrow, with a principle focus on the possible deterrent effects that BWCs may have on use of force by police and on citizen (mis)behaviour during police-citizen interactions. This paper draws from our published research and the available empirical evidence as well as a few topically relevant anecdotes to help illustrate three woefully under-researched areas that underscore the current support and use of BWCs. These areas are: (1) the marketing and sale of body camera technology to law enforcement, (2) the use of body camera footage as police promotional materials; and, lastly, (3) the use of visual evidence in the courtroom that increasingly includes materials taken from police body cameras. We argue that an understanding of these three areas supported by additional empirical data remains necessary in order to have a more rounded and critical awareness of how and why BWCs are being implemented by law enforcement agencies. We conclude with a short discussion and offer a few suggestions for future research.

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