Body cameras are seen as key to police reform. But do they increase accountability?

Despite widespread support for body cameras, the rules for how police use them vary widely from state to state, and department to department.

Will the widespread use of body cameras improve police accountability? Yes - Americas Quarterly

The concrete effects of body cameras on police accountability

Bodycam mandates: Are you checking the box or seizing the opportunity?

Statewide Policy for Body-Worn Camera for Law Enforcement Needed Now

Cato/YouGov Poll: 92% Support Police Body Cameras, 55% Willing to Pay More in Taxes to Equip Local Police

Comparing police views and public views

New York Court Rules Public Allowed to See Police Body Camera Footage – NBC New York

25 Investigates finds access to body camera footage inconsistent in Massachusetts – Boston 25 News

The concrete effects of body cameras on police accountability - Route Fifty

High costs are prematurely ending police body camera programs - Vox

Michigan to require most prison staff to wear body cameras