PART 2

Police and Body-cams

In 0.RECENT years, CCTV cameras have become ubiquitous in some countries such as Britain, 9. inside public buildings and on the streets. Their presence does seem to have 10. a modest effect on crime reduction and, despite some people’s concerns about privacy, the cameras appear to be here to stay.
Cameras have also been installed in most police cars in Britain, and the next trend concerning cameras and 11. enforcement appears to be body-cams for police officers. Pilot schemes to test these cameras are already 12. way in some parts of the US and use of the cameras is likely to become more widespread in the near future.
These cameras are worn whenever officers are 13. duty, and the aim is to benefit civilians and officers alike. In the event of an officer witnessing an incident, the devices may provide valuable evidence. What is 14. , the camera records the behaviour of the officer and anyone he or she interacts 15. . This 16. only ensures the accountability and professional standards of police officers, but can also defend them against any unfounded accusations of wrongdoing.