Body camera costs loom for police storage
Cities face multimillion dollar bills to store and manage body camera footage as demand grows after Ferguson. Officials warn long term costs could force budget choices, with cities like Duluth and San Diego reporting tens of thousands monthly or yearly storage and staff needs. Federal funding remains uncertain as Congress debates police camera grants and device prices.
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Police body cameras prompt debates on use and access
Officers wear chest or sunglasses cameras recording public interactions. Footage uploads to a server and is purged after a set period. The push grew after the Ferguson fatal shooting, with cameras seen as protection for officers and a check on misconduct for communities. Key issue: who can view or download the data amid rising public records requests.
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