US police agencies reviewing BWV and use of force policies

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US police agencies reviewing BWV and use of force policies

Some law enforcement agencies in the US are revising their policies on allowing officers to view body worn video (BWF) on use of force incidents prior to written statements.

Date - 2nd May 2023
By - Gary Mason

Last month police unions and city hall in Portland, Oregan agreed a compromise deal over use of BWV footage in use of force incidents following a long stalemate over the issue which was causing a significant hold-up in negotiations over the...

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