The use of police body cameras has become much more widespread in recent years with the hope that they will curb police violence and improve accountability. But a new investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine found it can often take months or years before the video is released, if at all.
A report on facial recognition software designed to apprehend criminals who have been caught on camera committing crimes. The computer algorithms used to identify criminals are not flawless, particularly with minorities and women, and requires strict rules and protocols to prevent improper arrests.
Reporters announce that a citizen tried to shoot a police officer 13 times. The Real-time Crime Center streams live video. The footage is stored for 30 days and then erased unless there is a criminal case pending.
