Montreal Union Wants a Camera On Every Policeman's Uniform

An anonymous reader writes "The Montreal Policemen's Brotherhood is proposing that officers be equipped with uniform-mounted cameras that can be used to record various interactions. The union says in other jurisdictions where police officers are equipped with point-of-view cameras, the use of force by officers and assaults on officers drops by as much as 60%. One system is currently being tested in Edmonton, Alberta."

ok

[radiumsoup]

...facing which way?

But

[JustOK]

They only record in French.

Comes with automatic switch

[paiute]

The system turns itself off when the taser comes out of its holster.

Re:ok

[Nerdfest]

I though you were implying that because they speak French that it might be better to aim the cameras behind them.

Re:ok

[BrokenHalo]

Presumably because they fart in your general direction?

About time they stamped out this police brutality.

Re:Uh

[Calydor]

With a camera mounted on each shoulder they'll look like they're doing the macarena dance while trying to turn the cameras off.

I approve of this.

So, when you are stopped ...

[PPH]

... look directly into the camera. Address your remarks to "ladies and gentlemen of the jury", "your honor" or whatever is appropriate. Refer to the officer in the third person.

Re:Loaded camera

[HornWumpus]

Leave him/her alone. They're cute when so young and naive.

I bet you tell them there is no Santa Claus too.

Re:Loaded camera

[VortexCortex]

That would be an argument for some type of visible symbol or warning that is prominently displayed with the wearable video system.

I propose a giant bacon stripped uniform. Everyone loves bacon.

Re:ok

[AliasMarlowe]

Votre mère était un hamster et votre père avait une odeur de baies de sureau...