Justice Dept Funds Police Body Cameras But Will It Stop Abuse?

“The department said the program is aimed at helping to support police in implementing, developing, and evaluating the cameras across the country.

In a statement released to media early Monday morning, the department said the money for the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Partnership Program will include $17 million worth of grants for the purchase of BWCs and $2 million for training and technical assistance, as well as $ 1 million to allow for the development of evaluation and best practice processes.

New Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in the statement:
This body-worn camera pilot program is a vital part of the Justice Department’s comprehensive efforts to equip law enforcement agencies throughout the country with the tools, support, and training they need to tackle the 21st century challenges we face.

Body-worn cameras hold tremendous promise for enhancing transparency, promoting accountability, and advancing public safety for law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.”

Read more here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/franciswhittaker/justice-department-promises-funding-to-expand-police-body-ca#.aswmb0M2z

Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur), Ana Kasparian (http://www.twitter.com/AnaKasparian) hosts of The Young Turks, with Ben Mankiewicz (http://www.twitter.com/benmank77) of What the Flick? discuss.

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