Police Body Camera Footage Overwhelms Departments; AI Tools Promise Oversight But Lack Transparency
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Police departments have spent millions on body-worn cameras, but most footage goes unreviewed due to the vast amount recorded.
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Companies are offering AI tools to help departments analyze footage and identify problematic behaviors.
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Software flags issues like interrupting civilians, profanity, and not explaining actions.
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Tools promise more oversight but findings often remain confidential due to union pressure.
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Critics argue public can't know if tools are working if departments don't disclose findings.