Legally required body cams for law enforcement in Iowa
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stephen l
1 year ago
Sometimes it also exposes the dirty cops so it’s definitely needed regardless
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Connie Harvey
1 year ago
Protect the blue and everyone else require body cams
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Patricia Hope John
1 year ago
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I live in Polk county, south side of Des Moines, Iowa. Far too often it's our word against theirs, unacceptable. I had a South Side Sargent named Officer Mann threaten to shoot me once merely because my head touched his shoulder. It was witnessed by a rookie that is under him & a neighbor who was in her back yard. I filed a report with the office of professional standards & took the witness with me, the rookie obviously lied & said he didn't hear it when all the while he was standing right beside Officer Mann. I was later told by the Sargent from professional standards that officer Mann was a germaphobe & NOTHING came of it. Body cams should be enforced here in Polk county as well as throughout the state of Iowa
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Brenda L Bloodgood
1 year ago
Polk County. If they have them they should wear them.
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Jim H
1 year ago
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I can’t see a downside to requiring police officers to wear a body camera. It shows exactly what happens. It helps the police officer prove that his actions were appropriate.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Yes all police should wear body cams and let civilians see it if judge says its ok. and cases applies to them.
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Wanda Wendt
1 year ago
I reside in Polk County.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
It’s protecting officers and people.
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Jane Littrell
1 year ago
Girl. Come on.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
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Should have cameras on all 4 sides of their police cruiser too! Those body cameras should not be operated via the officers either. Any disputes should always be handled by a 3rd party. Never the same agency. So local police in NW Iowa should be investigated via SE Iowa Sheriff or Trooper for example. Or firm in SE Iowa. So there's no conflict of interest. If there is or constitutional rights violations? Penalties should be enhanced.
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JoAnn Scharlau
1 year ago
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This is not only important for the safety of civilians but also that of officers who do a good job!
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Polk, IA
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Stormie michael
1 year ago
Please make this happen
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Rachel Dodd-McConnell
1 year ago
Hols them accountable.
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Traci Gafford
1 year ago
Would be great to make sure everything is seen on both ends and hold everyone accountable when they do wrong.
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Kim Stroeber
1 year ago
It’s time the police departments start keeping their officers in mind their own need protection first and foremost, nor forgetting our dedicated Canine Units.
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Michael Hazelwood
1 year ago
This should be a must. It protects both parties involved.
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Merredith
1 year ago
Marshall County
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Randy York
1 year ago
Polk County
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Leslie Miller
1 year ago
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This brings more accountability to both the officer and the other person. I really can’t imagine why any law enforcement officer would be against this as it would be for his or her protection.
Sometimes it also exposes the dirty cops so it’s definitely needed regardless
Protect the blue and everyone else require body cams
I live in Polk county, south side of Des Moines, Iowa. Far too often it's our word against theirs, unacceptable. I had a South Side Sargent named Officer Mann threaten to shoot me once merely because my head touched his shoulder. It was witnessed by a rookie that is under him & a neighbor who was in her back yard. I filed a report with the office of professional standards & took the witness with me, the rookie obviously lied & said he didn't hear it when all the while he was standing right beside Officer Mann. I was later told by the Sargent from professional standards that officer Mann was a germaphobe & NOTHING came of it. Body cams should be enforced here in Polk county as well as throughout the state of Iowa
Polk County. If they have them they should wear them.
I can’t see a downside to requiring police officers to wear a body camera. It shows exactly what happens. It helps the police officer prove that his actions were appropriate.
Yes all police should wear body cams and let civilians see it if judge says its ok. and cases applies to them.
I reside in Polk County.
It’s protecting officers and people.
Girl. Come on.
Should have cameras on all 4 sides of their police cruiser too! Those body cameras should not be operated via the officers either. Any disputes should always be handled by a 3rd party. Never the same agency. So local police in NW Iowa should be investigated via SE Iowa Sheriff or Trooper for example. Or firm in SE Iowa. So there's no conflict of interest. If there is or constitutional rights violations? Penalties should be enhanced.
This is not only important for the safety of civilians but also that of officers who do a good job!
Polk, IA
Please make this happen
Hols them accountable.
Would be great to make sure everything is seen on both ends and hold everyone accountable when they do wrong.
It’s time the police departments start keeping their officers in mind their own need protection first and foremost, nor forgetting our dedicated Canine Units.
This should be a must. It protects both parties involved.
Marshall County
Polk County
This brings more accountability to both the officer and the other person. I really can’t imagine why any law enforcement officer would be against this as it would be for his or her protection.