The Saskatoon Police Service could spend nearly $500,000 to install cameras in its police cars. However, this may be beneficial to both the cops and people who complain about them. For instance, if you are caught driving without a seatbelt, they could potentially use the video against you... and then you'd be fucked, and the cops would win.
The force is currently testing four different camera systems that will provide continual real-time footage. The cameras are on when the car is, meaning every moment of patrol has the potential to be caught on tape.
"The expectations of the public and courts are that we provide the best evidence possible," said Inspector Jerome Engele at a press conference Monday morning.
One camera will monitor what goes on outside the car, while another will face the back seat. As soon as the siren goes on, the camera goes back 60 seconds to pick up what the officer has seen and stores the images.
"If we have complaints against the officers that are unfounded it's certainly going to prove that they're unfounded," Engele said. "The officers have to be a lot more professional all the time."
Cops will also be outfitted with microphones to capture audio, which they will have to turn off and on manually on some of the models under testing. As for the cost, the units will cost between $4,500 and $6,500 per car, depending on which model is chosen.
With police forces in America already using the cameras, why are we just catching on?!
The Saskatoon Police Service could spend nearly $500,000 to install cameras in its police cars. However, this may be beneficial to both the cops and people who complain about them. For instance, if you are caught driving without a seatbelt, they could potentially use the video against you... and then you'd be fucked, and the cops would win.
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