Police on Camera: Surveillance, Privacy, and Accountability

Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) have sparked important conversations about the proper role and extent of police in society, balancing security, oversight, accountability, privacy, and surveillance. This book provides conceptual and empirical analyses of the role and impact of BWCs, with commentaries from experts to open up dialogue and generate debate on these important social issues. It is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, including scholars, students, policymakers, and others interested in how surveillance technologies are impacting criminal justice institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) have emerged as a cutting-edge technology in the field of policing, sparking significant discussions about the appropriate role and scope of law enforcement in society. These cameras have raised important questions regarding the balance between security, oversight, accountability, privacy, and surveillance in our modern world.

Police on Camera: An Examination of the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Police Officers is a comprehensive book that delves into the conceptual and empirical evidence surrounding the use of BWCs by police officers across different societies. It offers a diverse range of perspectives from experts in the field, providing a comprehensive analysis of the role and impact of these cameras in society.

The book begins by providing conceptual and empirical analyses of the role and impact of police body-worn cameras. It explores the various purposes and benefits of BWCs, such as improving officer safety, increasing transparency and accountability, and reducing civilian complaints. The authors also examine the challenges and limitations associated with BWCs, such as the potential for privacy violations, the impact on officer discretion, and the need for proper training and oversight.

In addition to the analytical chapters, the book includes invited commentaries that aim to open up dialogue and generate debate on these important social issues. These commentaries provide insights from a range of experts, including legal scholars, privacy advocates, and law enforcement professionals, who offer their perspectives on the implications of BWCs for society. The book aims to provide a balanced and informed perspective on the debates surrounding the use of BWCs, with a particular focus on issues of police accountability and discretion, privacy, and surveillance.

The book is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, including scholars and students of surveillance, law and policy, the police, policymakers, and others interested in how surveillance technologies are impacting our modern world and criminal justice institutions. It is organized in a clear and concise manner, with each chapter providing a comprehensive overview of the relevant topics. The use of case studies and real-world examples helps to illustrate the practical applications and challenges of BWCs, making the book an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the role of these cameras in policing.

In conclusion, Police on Camera: An Examination of the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Police Officers is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debates about the role and impact of surveillance technologies in society. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of BWCs by police officers, offering a diverse range of perspectives and insights from experts in the field. The book is designed to be accessible to a broad audience and is an essential resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and others interested in understanding the implications of these cameras for our modern world.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562137