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Montreal Union Wants a Camera On Every Policeman's Uniform

Posted by timothy on from the undercover-eh dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Montreal Policemen's Brotherhood is proposing that officers be equipped with uniform-mounted cameras that can be used to record various interactions. The union says in other jurisdictions where police officers are equipped with point-of-view cameras, the use of force by officers and assaults on officers drops by as much as 60%. One system is currently being tested in Edmonton, Alberta."

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  1. ok by radiumsoup · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...facing which way?

    1. Re:ok by Nerdfest · · Score: 4, Funny

      I though you were implying that because they speak French that it might be better to aim the cameras behind them.

    2. Re:ok by BrokenHalo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Presumably because they fart in your general direction?

      About time they stamped out this police brutality.

    3. Re:ok by AliasMarlowe · · Score: 4, Funny

      Votre mère était un hamster et votre père avait une odeur de baies de sureau...

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  2. But by JustOK · · Score: 3, Funny

    They only record in French.

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  3. Comes with automatic switch by paiute · · Score: 5, Funny

    The system turns itself off when the taser comes out of its holster.

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  4. Re:Uh by Calydor · · Score: 5, Funny

    With a camera mounted on each shoulder they'll look like they're doing the macarena dance while trying to turn the cameras off.

    I approve of this.

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  5. So, when you are stopped ... by PPH · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... look directly into the camera. Address your remarks to "ladies and gentlemen of the jury", "your honor" or whatever is appropriate. Refer to the officer in the third person.

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  6. Re:Loaded camera by HornWumpus · · Score: 4, Funny

    Leave him/her alone. They're cute when so young and naive.

    I bet you tell them there is no Santa Claus too.

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  7. Re:Loaded camera by VortexCortex · · Score: 3, Funny

    That would be an argument for some type of visible symbol or warning that is prominently displayed with the wearable video system.

    I propose a giant bacon stripped uniform. Everyone loves bacon.