Translating the story on body‐worn cameras

White, Michael D.

doi:10.1111/1745-9133.12421

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“…Our results are somewhat consistent with the hypothesis offered by various BWC experts (see Ariel et al, 2016aAriel et al, , 2016bAriel et al, , 2018Braga et al, 2019;Gaub & White, 2020;White, 2019) here (see discussions by Nowacki & Willits, 2018;Smith, 2019). For example, irrespective of whether cameras impact levels of complaints or use of force, camera acquisition could signal to the community that agencies take citizens' concerns about transparency seriously and that if an officer-involved shooting occurs, an objective record will be captured.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…These disagreements about the state of knowledge on BWCs, and the fact that a great deal of investment has already been made in them, require more clarity in this research area so that police agencies can make the most informed decisions given the research available. As Lum et al extensively describe (see also discussions by Braga et al, 2019;White, 2019), BWC research seems to be marked by heterogeneous findings, which suggests that outcomes may be influenced by various contextual and methodological factors. Findings might be moderated by the quality of research studies or the manner in which cameras are implemented and used across sites.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Body‐worn cameras’ effects on police officers and citizen behavior: A systematic review

Lum

Koper

Wilson

et al. 2020

Campbell Systematic Reviews

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What is the aim of this review? This Campbell systematic summarizes the evidence from 30 studies of the effects of BWCs on several officer and citizen behaviors. The majority of studies are from the United States. 1.2 | What is this review about? The last decade has been marked by the rapid adoption of BWCs by the police and a growing body of evaluation research on the technology's effects. Spurred on by high-profile officer-involved shooting incidents and protests, many citizens and community groups have supported the adoption of BWCs, hoping that this technology will deter police misconduct, better capture use-of-force events, and increase police accountability and transparency. At the same time, some police officers and community members have expressed concerns that BWCs might discourage citizens from reporting crimes or cause officers to pull back on preventative or proactive activities that may help prevent offending. This Campbell

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Section: Limitations and Potential Biases In The Review Processsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Prior Reviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Body‐worn cameras’ effects on police officers and citizen behavior: A systematic review

Lum

Koper

Wilson

et al. 2020

Campbell Systematic Reviews

139

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“…Body-worn cameras (BWCs) can generate benefits for police and citizens, including reductions in use of force and citizen complaints, particularly in agencies with room for improvement (White, 2019). The evidentiary value of BWC video can also improve court case processing and outcomes (e.g.…”

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Predictors of police body-worn camera acceptance: digging deeper into officers’ perceptions

Todak

Gaub

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine individual-level factors related to police body-worn camera (BWC) acceptance. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were completed by 119 officers from one northwestern police agency a year after BWC deployment. Relationships between demographics, job characteristics, cultural attitudes, organizational justice perceptions and BWC acceptance were examined. Findings Supervisors, as well as officers who had worn BWCs longer, worked the most active patrol shifts, and viewed their supervisors as critical, reported more BWC acceptance. Other indicators of culture and organizational justice were not significant. Originality/value BWCs offer many benefits, but to realize these outcomes officers must accept and use the technology. Research shows wide variations in officer acceptance of BWCs. These findings suggest some officers view BWCs as helpful in dealing with job stressors, including supervisory responsibilities, high volumes of calls and critical supervisors, and tend to grow more accepting of them over time.

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“…Following the ascending trend in BWC adoption and use, the number of publications on BWCs increased noticeably as well. White (2019) recently noted that from 2013 to 2018, the number of empirical studies discussing various issues related to BWCs increased from 5 (White, 2014) to 70 (Lum et al, 2019). Moreover, by late December 2019, there were 119 studies that examined the outcomes of BWC adoption, including reports of police agencies’ evaluations of BWC trials or pilot tests (Gaub and White, 2020).…”

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“…The body of research on BWCs includes studies that examined the effects of BWCs on police officers’ reactive and proactive behavior, such as use of force and unconstitutional actions, or problem-solving and community policing; citizens’ and police officers’ attitudes about BWCs; the impact of BWCs on citizens’ behavior, compliance, and satisfaction with the police; the impact of BWCs on criminal investigations; and/or the impact of BWCs on police organizations, related to training, disciplinary procedures, accountability structures, and supervisory practices (Cubitt et al, 2016; Gaub and White, 2020; Lum et al, 2019; Malm, 2019; Maskaly et al, 2017). In sum, although research findings regarding the benefits of BWC adoption and use are mixed, it is clear that “researchers have worked hard to keep up with the diffusion of BWCs” (White, 2019: 90).…”

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Drivers of police agencies’ resistance to body-worn camera adoption

Andreescu

Kim

2022

International Journal of Police Science & Management

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Although the use of video-recording technology in policing is on the rise in the United States, not all police agencies in the country are following this trend. Using Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics Body-Worn Camera Supplement survey data collected in 2016 from a nationally representative sample of general-purpose law enforcement agencies, the present analysis identified some of the factors more likely to predict interagency differences in the intention to adopt body-worn cameras (BWCs). Findings show that resistance to the adoption of BWCs is reported by law enforcement agencies that do not think the new technology is needed, report a lack of support for BWC adoption from the agency's leadership and from patrol officers, and have privacy and cost-related concerns. Although the perceived lack of public support for the adoption of BWCs does not differentiate agencies that intend to acquire BWCs from agencies that do not, police departments that registered a higher percentage of complaints for excessive use of physical force are significantly more likely to oppose the adoption of BWCs. Support for BWC adoption is significantly higher in police departments that have acquired other types of recording equipment in the past. Even though recent state-level legislative changes related to BWCs do not have a significant impact on BWC adoption decisions at the organization level, results indicate that law enforcement agencies located in US states with strong police unions are more likely to show resistance to the adoption of BWCs in the near future.

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Translating the story on body‐worn cameras

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Body‐worn cameras’ effects on police officers and citizen behavior: A systematic review

Body‐worn cameras’ effects on police officers and citizen behavior: A systematic review

Predictors of police body-worn camera acceptance: digging deeper into officers’ perceptions

Drivers of police agencies’ resistance to body-worn camera adoption

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