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Hundreds of millions spent on body cams, and police still control the footage, delay the releases, and hide the worst incidents—so the “transparency” ends exactly where accountability should begin.

Body cameras were sold as accountability; instead they became just another piece of equipment the public pays for but isn’t allowed to see.

And officers "accidentally" forget to wear or turn them on at important moments.

Body cameras were always a requirement for ICE. As you note - it’s the releasing of the footage that matters. As Russia has said for years - it’s not who votes that matters, it’s who counts the votes. Enter Trump’s bid for federalized voting.

This may be a stupid question but-what’s to stop police officers from simply switching the cams off whenever they feel like it?

Imagine what life was like before video.

It doesn’t matter if Drake Maye can’t throw the football.

Apparently, the camera technology keeping police in line are the ones on our phones.

Body cams for any purpose than internal supervisory review (usually daily by independent contractors & their software) for compliance w established CBA provisions, agency policy/procedure, respectful dialog with civilians, etc is a ploy & false assurance of accountability & transparency.

I feel like I’ve seen people having to pay a lot to see them as well.