Some police agencies do not allow officers to review their own body-worn camera videos before writing the related incident report. There are two views on this: 1) the "no access" agencies and 2) the "access" agencies. Discuss these two views. Be sure to include the views of officers in the "no access" section.
What will be an ideal response?
The "no access" agencies think viewing a video may taint an officer's recollection by reminding the officer of forgotten actions that can be "explained away" in a report and/or work to the disadvantage of a suspect. Officers are concerned this policy could result in their being disciplined or terminated for flawed recollections.
After being under stress at a crime scene, officers may not be able to accurately recall all the details. Allowing their videos to be viewed increases the accuracy of reports. It also reduces the likelihood that officers' testimony and reports will be discredited in court because of differences between their reports and the videos. Access to videos protects the reputations of officers and their departments.
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