Body Cameras Close the Racial Gap in Police Misconduct
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New research finds that video footage captured by police-worn body cameras is closing racial gaps in police misconduct investigations.
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Police officers speak to Black drivers less respectfully, study finds
Full article: The Effect of Body-Worn Cameras on the Adjudication
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One in Five: Disparities in Crime and Policing – The Sentencing
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Comparing police views and public views
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The Intersection of Policing and Race - Center for American Progress
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Implementation of Body Worn Cameras for Police Officers - GRIN
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A systemic approach to the psychology of racial bias within
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Body-Worn Camera Laws Database
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Body Cameras on South Florida Police: The Good and Bad
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One in Five: Disparities in Crime and Policing – The Sentencing
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What Black Lives Matter Has Accomplished - The Atlantic
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Body cams reveal U.S. police use less respectful language with
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LAPD asked about missed warnings with unit accused of stealing
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What if doctors wore body cameras? - The Boston Globe