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Police To Use Gun Cameras For Evidence

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Police officers in Orange County, New York are having their guns fitted with pistol cameras, which show the view of the barrel and target. When an officer removes the gun from its holster, it starts recording. The resulting video will help justify lawful shootings, as well as aid in disciplining officers responsible for wrongful shots. If nothing else, this new arrival should provide for some pretty interesting Youtube footage.

Please note I was unaware of the Philadelphia tragedy at the time of initial commentary.

Pistol Cam Offers Police Gun Barrel View [therawfeed]

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