3 Reasons Dash Cams are Vital In Today’s World

In many ways, 2015 was a year that saw tensions between law enforcement and citizens boil over for a variety of reasons. Some would say overbearing police officers were finally exposed on a large scale for their negligence and blatant disregard for the laws they swore to uphold. On the other hand, some saw law enforcement agencies as the victims of unfair stereotypes and the actions of a few bad apples. Arguments can be made on both sides, but the fact of the matter is that the nation needs more accountability from all parties involved. That’s why more and more departments are investing in police dash camera systems. It’s a relatively simple step, but an important one in today’s volatile climate. Police dash camera systems can not only help protect the officer, but the other parties involved as well.

1. Protect the Officer: There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the United States in 2012, a number expected to grow by over 40,000 by 2022. Every one of them should have the added protection of a dash cam in their patrol vehicle.Too many crazy, unfortunate, and tragic things can happen on a routine stop that can change the entire dynamic of the situation. Without video evidence, it can be difficult to justify force by the officer. Unfortunately, sometimes this force is needed to subdue a potentially dangerous subject. Dash cams can give officers some peace of mind in such situations.

 

1. Protect the Citizen: Even less fortunate is the fact that sometimes these dash cams catch rogue officers committing heinous acts themselves. Regular citizens have very little to protect themselves against an armed officer, and most courtrooms value the information a law enforcement official provides over that of a normal citizen.

 

• Overall Security: One of the best things about dash cams is that they can protect the officer’s vehicle and surrounding area, even when the officers isn’t around. For example, an officer might walk into a home to talk to a family that’s just been robbed. While he’s inside the house, the car is vandalized. Using the camera’s footage, they might be able to track down the culprits.

  Today, approximately 72% of state police and highway patrol vehicles used for patrol are equipped with video systems. That’s a great start, but for the reasons outlined above that number should be 100.In many ways, 2015 was a year that saw tensions between law enforcement and citizens boil over for a variety of reasons. Some would say overbearing police officers were finally exposed on a large scale for their negligence and blatant disregard for the laws they swore to uphold. On the other hand, some saw law enforcement agencies as the victims of unfair stereotypes and the actions of a few bad apples. Arguments can be made on both sides, but the fact of the matter is that the nation needs more accountability from all parties involved. That’s why more and more departments are investing in police dash camera systems. It’s a relatively simple step, but an important one in today’s volatile climate. Police dash camera systems can not only help protect the officer, but the other parties involved as well.

1. Protect the Officer: There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the United States in 2012, a number expected to grow by over 40,000 by 2022. Every one of them should have the added protection of a dash cam in their patrol vehicle.Too many crazy, unfortunate, and tragic things can happen on a routine stop that can change the entire dynamic of the situation. Without video evidence, it can be difficult to justify force by the officer. Unfortunately, sometimes this force is needed to subdue a potentially dangerous subject. Dash cams can give officers some peace of mind in such situations.

 

1. Protect the Citizen: Even less fortunate is the fact that sometimes these dash cams catch rogue officers committing heinous acts themselves. Regular citizens have very little to protect themselves against an armed officer, and most courtrooms value the information a law enforcement official provides over that of a normal citizen.

 

• Overall Security: One of the best things about dash cams is that they can protect the officer’s vehicle and surrounding area, even when the officers isn’t around. For example, an officer might walk into a home to talk to a family that’s just been robbed. While he’s inside the house, the car is vandalized. Using the camera’s footage, they might be able to track down the culprits.

  Today, approximately 72% of state police and highway patrol vehicles used for patrol are equipped with video systems. That’s a great start, but for the reasons outlined above that number should be 100.In many ways, 2015 was a year that saw tensions between law enforcement and citizens boil over for a variety of reasons. Some would say overbearing police officers were finally exposed on a large scale for their negligence and blatant disregard for the laws they swore to uphold. On the other hand, some saw law enforcement agencies as the victims of unfair stereotypes and the actions of a few bad apples. Arguments can be made on both sides, but the fact of the matter is that the nation needs more accountability from all parties involved. That’s why more and more departments are investing in police dash camera systems. It’s a relatively simple step, but an important one in today’s volatile climate. Police dash camera systems can not only help protect the officer, but the other parties involved as well.

1. Protect the Officer: There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the United States in 2012, a number expected to grow by over 40,000 by 2022. Every one of them should have the added protection of a dash cam in their patrol vehicle.Too many crazy, unfortunate, and tragic things can happen on a routine stop that can change the entire dynamic of the situation. Without video evidence, it can be difficult to justify force by the officer. Unfortunately, sometimes this force is needed to subdue a potentially dangerous subject. Dash cams can give officers some peace of mind in such situations.

 

1. Protect the Citizen: Even less fortunate is the fact that sometimes these dash cams catch rogue officers committing heinous acts themselves. Regular citizens have very little to protect themselves against an armed officer, and most courtrooms value the information a law enforcement official provides over that of a normal citizen.

 

• Overall Security: One of the best things about dash cams is that they can protect the officer’s vehicle and surrounding area, even when the officers isn’t around. For example, an officer might walk into a home to talk to a family that’s just been robbed. While he’s inside the house, the car is vandalized. Using the camera’s footage, they might be able to track down the culprits.

  Today, approximately 72% of state police and highway patrol vehicles used for patrol are equipped with video systems. That’s a great start, but for the reasons outlined above that number should be 100.In many ways, 2015 was a year that saw tensions between law enforcement and citizens boil over for a variety of reasons. Some would say overbearing police officers were finally exposed on a large scale for their negligence and blatant disregard for the laws they swore to uphold. On the other hand, some saw law enforcement agencies as the victims of unfair stereotypes and the actions of a few bad apples. Arguments can be made on both sides, but the fact of the matter is that the nation needs more accountability from all parties involved. That’s why more and more departments are investing in police dash camera systems. It’s a relatively simple step, but an important one in today’s volatile climate. Police dash camera systems can not only help protect the officer, but the other parties involved as well.

1. Protect the Officer: There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the United States in 2012, a number expected to grow by over 40,000 by 2022. Every one of them should have the added protection of a dash cam in their patrol vehicle.Too many crazy, unfortunate, and tragic things can happen on a routine stop that can change the entire dynamic of the situation. Without video evidence, it can be difficult to justify force by the officer. Unfortunately, sometimes this force is needed to subdue a potentially dangerous subject. Dash cams can give officers some peace of mind in such situations.

 

1. Protect the Citizen: Even less fortunate is the fact that sometimes these dash cams catch rogue officers committing heinous acts themselves. Regular citizens have very little to protect themselves against an armed officer, and most courtrooms value the information a law enforcement official provides over that of a normal citizen.

 

• Overall Security: One of the best things about dash cams is that they can protect the officer’s vehicle and surrounding area, even when the officers isn’t around. For example, an officer might walk into a home to talk to a family that’s just been robbed. While he’s inside the house, the car is vandalized. Using the camera’s footage, they might be able to track down the culprits.

  Today, approximately 72% of state police and highway patrol vehicles used for patrol are equipped with video systems. That’s a great start, but for the reasons outlined above that number should be 100.In many ways, 2015 was a year that saw tensions between law enforcement and citizens boil over for a variety of reasons. Some would say overbearing police officers were finally exposed on a large scale for their negligence and blatant disregard for the laws they swore to uphold. On the other hand, some saw law enforcement agencies as the victims of unfair stereotypes and the actions of a few bad apples. Arguments can be made on both sides, but the fact of the matter is that the nation needs more accountability from all parties involved. That’s why more and more departments are investing in police dash camera systems. It’s a relatively simple step, but an important one in today’s volatile climate. Police dash camera systems can not only help protect the officer, but the other parties involved as well.

1. Protect the Officer: There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the United States in 2012, a number expected to grow by over 40,000 by 2022. Every one of them should have the added protection of a dash cam in their patrol vehicle.Too many crazy, unfortunate, and tragic things can happen on a routine stop that can change the entire dynamic of the situation. Without video evidence, it can be difficult to justify force by the officer. Unfortunately, sometimes this force is needed to subdue a potentially dangerous subject. Dash cams can give officers some peace of mind in such situations.

 

1. Protect the Citizen: Even less fortunate is the fact that sometimes these dash cams catch rogue officers committing heinous acts themselves. Regular citizens have very little to protect themselves against an armed officer, and most courtrooms value the information a law enforcement official provides over that of a normal citizen.

 

• Overall Security: One of the best things about dash cams is that they can protect the officer’s vehicle and surrounding area, even when the officers isn’t around. For example, an officer might walk into a home to talk to a family that’s just been robbed. While he’s inside the house, the car is vandalized. Using the camera’s footage, they might be able to track down the culprits.

  Today, approximately 72% of state police and highway patrol vehicles used for patrol are equipped with video systems. That’s a great start, but for the reasons outlined above that number should be 100.