Columbia County Sheriff Resists Body Cams
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Scott, I learned something new today about local law enforcement and body cams. First of all, I thought it was pretty much mandatory for or unanimously chosen by police departments.
I also learned city and county officers/deputies operate differently and can respectfully agree to disagree on the use of body cams. Conflict is good. It opens things for discussion. It makes for a well-balanced story.
Well written Scott. I am proud of you dude.
Thank you Neil. Your compliment means a lot to me!
Do you know whether we are permitted to record our encounters with law enforcement?
I’m a staunch supporter of Clay Whittle and appreciate the job he and his officers do in Columbia County, but he is wrong is this issue IMO. I firmly believe that EVERY official interaction between police and citizens should be on video, and that includes the probable cause used for a traffic stop. Considering the atmosphere of mistrust being sown for the past few years, it benefits the officer as much or more than it does the citizen.