Community Perceptions on Police Body-Worn Cameras in Relation to Conduct of Police Patrol

The study determined the community perceptions of police body-worn cameras in relation to conduct police patrol. This used quantitative- descriptive method to answer the research problem. There were 100 respondents who voluntarily participated in the study. Results show that the community has both a positive and a negative opinion of body-worn cameras. It can lessen claims of unfair treatment, the use of force, and corruption while in the line of duty, suggesting a favorable impact on both civilians and, most significantly, law enforcement personnel. Because of the public's continued mistrust of police, the community is still concerned that the police may alter the footage that were gathered from the body-worn cameras. Body-worn cameras, on the other hand, may have an impact on the behavior of people and police officers while on patrol. Officers will perform their tasks with integrity because the body-worn camera will record how they perform their duties. Furthermore, body-worn cameras have the potential to minimize crime in the community. Because the body-worn camera acts similarly to a CCTV attached to law enforcement officials, potential offenders will be afraid to commit crimes. Furthermore, the body-worn camera will increase the connection between the community and law enforcement. On the other hand, policemen and civilians may behave differently when wearing body-worn cameras while on patrol. Because the body-worn camera will record how officers carry out their duties, they will act honorably while doing so. Body-worn cameras may also help reduce crime in the neighborhood. Potential criminals won't feel confident committing crimes because the body-worn camera functions as a CCTV attached to law enforcement officers. The community's relationship with law enforcement will also improve as a result of the body camera.