Do we want to increase transparency and accountability to improve police/public relations or do we not? If yes, section 7 of H.2120 gotta go. It’s that simple.
We had a lot of discussion about the general merits of body cameras and the pilot program, but imho, it's not great that there isn't a hearing scheduled to actually discuss how they are being rolled out, esp in #SouthBoston and #Dorchester with no particular start date. #bospoli
We called for a hearing in January to learn what happened w/ $2million in last year's budget for body cams, still no date. A hearing is important to give community the opportunity to inform roll-out of this process! @bpcatorg#bospoli
Curious how decision was made to assign cameras to officers in certain neighborhoods first, and were residents a part of it? @BPDPCGross@bostonpolice https://t.co/e9NYD15H3b
Roy Oliver was found guilty of murder in the police shooting of Jordan Edwards.
Police officers are almost never convicted of murder.
Body cameras may have made the difference in this case.
#JordanEdwards#RoyOliver https://t.co/pQvdyAKNDx