BWCs will improve the evidence gathering capabilities of officers.
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Crime victims will worry about cooperating with the police if they know that their statements will be recorded.
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Residents will worry about providing tips to the police if they know that their statements will be recorded.
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BWCs violate the privacy rights of suspects.
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BWCs violates the privacy rights of victims.
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BWCs violate the privacy rights of bystanders that are within the field of view.
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The decision to release BWC footage to the public could lead to retaliation from the community against officers.
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The decision to withhold BWC footage from the public could lead to retaliation from the community against officers.
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BWC footage should be used to develop solutions to identified safety concerns.
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BWC footage should be used as an officer training aide.
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BWCs will increase public trust of officers.
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BWCs will improve relationships between officers and members of minority groups.
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BWCs will increase the transparency of police operations by providing a visual record.
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BWCs provide an accurate account of interactions between officers and members of the public.
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BWCs improve officer accountability.
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BWCs will cause officers to act more respectfully during interactions with members of the public.
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Interactions between officers and members of the public are less likely to devolve into a confrontation if all parties know that they are being recorded.
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BWCs should be worn by all officers for the full duration of their shifts.
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BWCs will permit effective investigations of complaints against officers.
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BWCs will reduce false complaints against officers.
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BWCs will reduce the use of force by officers.
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BWCs improve officer safety.
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BWCs improve public perceptions of their safety.
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The benefits of purchasing BWCs outweigh the costs.
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