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Sarasota PD turns on 154 body-warn cameras Kimberly Kuizon reports SARASOTA, Fla. - Worn on their chest, body cameras have become the latest piece of equipment that will become a vital part of the Sarasota Police Department. The camera doesn t judge. The camera just records everything it records, said Peter Ferranti. The 154 body-worn cameras were purchased for $3.2 million. The city approved funds covering training, hardware, and storage for five years. Sarasota police said the benefits far outweigh the price tag. A lot of times when the public puts those videos out they put out little snippets and they only put out partial videos. In our case, we are putting out the entire thing and it’s recording it unbiasedly, said Ferranti. ....
SARASOTA In 2014, Sarasota city commissioners announced a new policy aimed at bringing greater accountability to the Sarasota Police Department. Seven years later, after significant delays and widespread calls for police reform, training has begun to equip uniformed officers with body worn cameras. By June, officials expect all of the 154 cameras to hit the streets. Last October, the City Commission unanimously agreed to purchase the cameras for the program, ending a years-long wait-and-see approach by Sarasota leaders. “This is a technological journey our agency is beginning,” said Chief Jim Rieser. “These cameras will objectively be able to record officer-citizen contacts and critical incidents in real-time and will enhance the accuracy of officer reports and testimony in court. These body worn cameras are another tool our officers will have that will allow us maximum transparency within our community.” ....
MINNEAPOLIS – The guilty verdict returned by jurors Tuesday in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was a reason for joy among many, especially in the Black community. But it was also a vivid demonstration of what the criminal justice system could be if prosecutors went after all bad cops with the same gusto, legal observers said. During the 42-day trial, jurors heard from 45 witnesses and listened to hours of technical testimony about whether Chauvin, who pinned George Floyd to the ground under his knee for 9 1/2 minutes, actually caused his death. In the end, jurors unanimously agreed, he did. ....
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