Policing on the Surveillance Frontier : Officer Perspectives of Body-Worn Cameras 1

In the wake of a series of high-profile incidents involving the use of deadly force by officers, the public’s call for police oversight and accountability has reached a crescendo. As evidenced by tragic encounters in St. Louis, Baltimore, Staten Island and other cities nationwide, there is no question policing is increasingly challenging, particularly in communities where violent crime, unemployment and mistrust of