Lens of Justice: Body Cameras and Policing

Jamie Hairston
3 min readApr 26, 2024

This article was co-authored with Sarah Tapia, RN.

Incorporating body cameras with raw bystander footage within the justice system is crucial in our ongoing search for accountability and transparency in policing. These technologies are not just a chance for police departments to train their officers but also to constantly monitor their behavior while on duty. Using video and audio analytic technology, police departments know whether an officer acts unacceptably or uses unprofessional language and instantly take necessary measures.

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Jamie Hairston

Jamie is a former addiction counselor who now writes fiction about substance abuse and mental health issues.