Body Cameras

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Body cameras improve accountability and lower reports of misconduct.
- Pro 2: Body cameras are a powerful tool in domestic violence cases.
- Pro 3: Body cameras are a good reform tool and have strong public support.
Cons
- Con 1: Body cameras are unreliable and too expensive for many agencies.
- Con 2: Body cameras are invasive, violating privacy and subjecting citizens to facial recognition software.
- Con 3: Body cameras decrease the safety of law enforcement agents and negatively affect their physical and mental health.
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