Date of Award
4-11-2018
Document Type
Capstone
First Advisor
Janet Heuer
Second Advisor
Season Ellison
Third Advisor
Kate Larson
Abstract
The use of body-worn cameras in law enforcement is controversial because there are possible disadvantages among the numerous advantages. Body-worn cameras are often implemented to reduce use of force by officers. A majority of studies on the effects of law enforcement using body-worn cameras found that the use of body-worn cameras reduced use of force as well as other aspects of officer behavior. Law enforcement officers using body-worn cameras are more likely to write citations, less likely to arrest, and will often report more self- initiated incidents. This may be because officers wearing body-worn cameras worry that the use of discretion on recorded incidents could lead to disciplinary action. Body-worn cameras are simply a new tool for law enforcement agencies and it will take time for them to become socialized within departments.
Recommended Citation
Simondet, Noah, "Body-worn Cameras and Officer Behavior" (2018). Honors Capstones. 9.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/honors-cap/9
