[Kozak]

That only works if the video is available unedited to the public on demand.
In many jurisdictions that is not the case.

[Mr.Unique]

In many jurisdictions that is not the case.

You can thank police unions for that.

[hanamizu]

“That only works if the video is available unedited to the public on demand.
In many jurisdictions that is not the case.”

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A local police department (rather small) said that such a requirement would entail the indefinite storage of videos and the hiring of a staff to maintain them. In addition videos would show people not charged with any crime thus making videos with them in it a violation of their right to privacy. As a result, they stopped using cameras on officers.

Not saying they were right or wrong. This is what they claimed.