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LA Police Commission Approves a Plan for Cop Cameras
The LAPD has taken another step toward being the nation's largest law enforcement agency to put body cameras on officers, but it didn't happen without an argument. The Police Commission says they'll provide clarity in controversial incidents and greater accountability. The ACLU agrees with the goal but says the Commission's policy "will likely do more harm than good."
By Warren Olney • • 18m ListenThe LAPD has taken another step toward being the nation's largest law enforcement agency to put body cameras on officers, but it didn't happen without an argument. The Police Commission says they'll provide clarity in controversial incidents and greater accountability. The ACLU agrees with the goal but says the Commission's policy "will likely do more harm than good."
Also, remember when Californians voted against same-sex marriage? We hear how Prop 8 led to today's hearing at the US Supreme Court.
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2 storiesNew Rules for Body Cams at the LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Commission today approved new rules for the LAPD to equip its officers with body cameras. There was a dispute about the rules, but the new policy passed by a vote of three to one. Kate Mather was there for the LA Times .
Read the story11 minA Look Back at the Legal Battle over Prop 8
On today's To the Point we heard about today's arguments before the US Supreme Court, which is being asked to throw out laws against same-sex marriage in four states. In 2008, California voters approved Prop 8 , which defined marriage as only between a man and a woman.
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