The Impact of Video Evidence in High-Profile Police Cases

Today, we will continue the conversation about the impact of police body cams. Sarah Tapia, RN, co-authored this article.

In recent years, the role of video evidence in high-profile police cases has become increasingly significant, reshaping public discourse and perceptions of law enforcement accountability. Two emblematic cases, the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, provide poignant examples of how different types of video footage can yield divergent perspectives and catalyze…