CA Cops Become Cyborgs, Mount Cameras on Heads
San Jose, CA cops are becoming RoboCops. The so-called head cameras are the latest technology to come from TASER International, Inc., makers of the stun guns popular with law enforcement.
Eighteen of San Jose’s more than 1,300 sworn officers have been trained to use the AXON head cameras as part of a free trial. Other departments are expected to be added to the program.
From an officer safety perspective, these cameras concern me. It appears that the cords could be used to choke the officer. I would like to see officers wearing these cameras in arrest control training and see where the device ends up. My guess is it would be hanging from the officer’s body making it easy for a suspect to grab the cord and attempt to strangle the officer. I also wonder if the device could shift and get into the officer’s eye during a physical altercation. Many other officers have mentioned “Big Brother” regarding these cameras. My main concern is the safety of the officer wearing this device. What are your thoughts?
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