Police Body Cameras in Canada : Caught on Camera - the fifth estate

[@bonniekrisher609]

This is why the RCMP don’t want camera’s. Accountability scares them.

[@samrathamal185]

use of body cameras while on duty helps: 1. both public and police to get in touch with the real incident 2. helps the court to judge fairly. 3. helps police officers to act lawfully 4. if both police officers and the public know that they are being viewed then it helps to prevent the worst conditions 5. it helps to set certain boundaries to the public and the police officers.

[@ThePeacefulResistor]

Having a camera on is like having the Judge watch you in real time.

[@adamozifanelli3128]

No. It’s an unbiased witness

[@user-pm4tj6ny6k]

body cameras protect both the officers and the public

[@KeljaSamiNation]

Its not advisable to do, but it is not against the law or an arrest able offence to shoot the finger at a cop in Canada!

[@axe0144]

Get the camera's! Police need to be held accountable for breaking the law when it happens and it does happen

[@NoName-fo6ps]

And hold civllians accountable too. Don't forget us it protects them and us

[@wvrjl]

A LOT!

[@leonbrown7911]

My heart feels for this guy's dad. Wanting to believe the authorities. But seeing video of your teenage son being straight up brutalized in front of his home...

[@kooter11111]

Our country and its law enforcement seems to be on a spiral down.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Power corrupts a weak character. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@Beano16]

There is no downside to body cams, if the cop was in the right they can prove it, if it’s police brutality the public is safer when the cop is fired

[@mrcapebreton6816]

Integrity comes with the badge!!! A badge does not give you extra rights!

[@rachelmatthew6771]

so the inctoxicated guy can do anything but police should just watch then?

[@johngillis5387]

@@rachelmatthew6771 No they just shoot em as one does....

[@MaryJane-qq9mm]

@@rachelmatthew6771 So the options are ignore or shoot.. Talk about going from 0 to 100..

[@rachelmatthew6771]

@@MaryJane-qq9mm no there are multiple options. But options get limited based on the person's action.

[@rachelmatthew6771]

@@johngillis5387 oh really? By that logic world population should be decreasing i guess. Nice imagination

[@kellymcmann7919]

These cops should be fired immediately and put in jail for their actions and crimes against humanity!!!

[@pikeman80]

The sad thing is that you have a better chance of winning the lottery than any of those narcissists ever getting any consequences.

[@donmac2987]

if a cop can turn on and off the cams then they are no good

[@dwayners13]

If you read the reports as to why their versions differed, they stated they were 'tired' & were wanting to go home after working nights. This kid could've had a pretty serious criminal charge, preventing him from crossing the border, certain types of employment for the rest of his life etc., but to these guys, this kid's future was almost jeopardized because he dared to stick a finger in the air & they were too tired & wanting to go home to give the report the attention it deserved. The people who should be the most angry, are the officers who do the right thing, are able to not let a 17 yr old kid get the best of them, simply because he 'gave him the finger'. That's what instigated this whole thing, a kid gave an adult the finger & because that adult had enormous power, he almost changed that kid's future. The city of Chatham may have to pay out $100 000+ because of a officer's pride & tiredness. Kind of sad,

[@acunamatata5574]

cause their tired... that's why they pumbled him and lied about it. Look tons of great people have criminal records and tons of rotten evil people don't. Martin luther king, joan of ark, mandella. A criminal record is reflective of the many things and not just the individual.

[@dwayners13]

One of the rationales given as to why their reports differ from the video & didn't include pulling out a gun at the earlier incident was (as I understood it) that they were 'tired'. I think you can probably deduce why they may have given a different account (aka misremembered a different set of events) than what appeared on video. And while I completely agree that a criminal record is not indicative of a persons character, as the are a lot good people who have criminal records & vice versa, unfortunately a criminal record, especially assault against a L.E.O will prevent people from being able to pursue certain careers due to many professions requiring criminal background checks & from being able to travel outside Canada. That was my point. (I apologize if I didn't convey it clearly.)

[@andrzejcelinski1]

Unacceptable, this is a 17 year old kid. Not cool, but far too common. We need body cameras. It's sad that compassion does not come naturally to too many individuals who decide to become police.

[@rebeccatwain4359]

Thank goodness that camera was there.

[@timlynch9049]

This is why we want the cops to have bodycams. Toronto Cops have been taking teens and young adults to Cherry Beach and give you a beating. There is even a song about it" CHERRY Beach Express"

[@lesleymahar1411]

All government employees and anything publicly accessible should be held accountable and camera are the best way. The camera doesn't lie.

[@janestewart5138]

Well, we investigated ourselves and found ourselves faultless, that's that.

[@RobWhittenham]

here in the UK all uniformed 50 wear cameras,good thing to

[@danlam9906]

Body cams will help a bit but the system is still in place to protect the bad ones.

[@dailylifeofadentist411]

Are those police officers still on the force ? No charges for assault, perjury and excessive force ?!

[@Andre-bk6jp]

Police had a version. Such a surprise.

[@wvrjl]

It's called breaking the LAW!

[@Andre-bk6jp]

@@wvrjl Can you be more specific as to who is breaking the "LAW" and what law is being broken? You comment as it stands is both pointless and meaningless.

[@Andre-bk6jp]

@@wvrjl It is called cowardice by you avoiding to explaining your meaningless and pointless claim. LOL! I love "law and order" conservative chiristian criminals. LOL!

[@frankmartel5775]

An OPP assaulted me (shoved me backward to separate me from my wife to interrogate us individually). He then arrested me for assaulting an officer until… he seen me looking up at the ceiling closed circuit cameras. Knowing that he had been caught, he even offered to help with my situation

[@wickedslick3000]

Man this is why I want to be an officer. Seeing stuff like this even happening in my own country makes me really sad. It's time for the public and the police to start working on building relationships not tearing them down.

[@adamozifanelli3128]

This is a bullshit analogy. Go volunteer if you just want to ‘help’

[@trudeaumustgo1920]

"Cops dont think cameras are worth it" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andygrice424]

They need body came to where they can't mute them or cut them off to cover their crimes.

[@allytrudie864]

I feel so much for this dad. He is clearly a good father and a good father would live with guilt over not immediately believing their child over a police officer.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

all police must have bodycam with audio, and the cam with audio must be ON for the entire shift.

[@samcook3909]

A camera is a cops worst enemy

[@malcolmchevrier6866]

Apparently, what we just saw passes for law enforcement in Chatham. Giving the finger must be responded to by brute force. There are a number of reasons to b3e ashamed to be Canadian, this just adds to the pile.

[@gordonmcgill209]

And also stop hiding in the PAGES OF THE POLICE ACT,which the public have a right to read all 168 pages. WHAT R THEY HIDING FROM US, your EMPLOYER( YES THEY WORK FOR US,THEY R OUR EMPLOYEES)

[@TheSoftball2003]

Never ever trust a cop !!!!! EVER, for good or bad, they deserve each other, one big happy family.

[@Doreana48501]

We need to take a second look at police officers who did Not want body cams

[@markthomas3730]

TRANSPARENCY >>MANDATORY VEHICLE AND BODYCAM FOR ALL POLICE & OTHER LEO'S . ON AT START OF SHIFT..NO OPTION TO TURN OFF RECORDING AUDIO OR VISUAL. OFF AND DOWNLOAD AT END OF SHIFT. AS FOR PRIVACY CONCERNS, THERE IS ZERO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY IN PUBLIC.

[@doncookbc]

imagine how many people in jail that have gone through same thing !!!!!!!!

[@larrymay3325]

Should put the cops address on here so some brothers could visit them

[@susangoodman2598]

I also witnessed police lying also.

[@stephenmaarhuis2551]

How dare we have a security camera to defend against the government rcmp

[@timlynch9049]

Police the public what a joke. Your officers can't be rude and disrespectful to the public escalating a situation to get a response.

[@johannadayy4770]

They don't want cameras telling on them

[@stephenmaarhuis2551]

We need body cameras in canada asap. Its cops against us always without cameras. Rcmp is already embarrassing

[@TomPark1986]

The cams should only be turned off when the officer uses the bathroom. The times when the cam gets turned off should be noted in a memo book. The memo book and camera should be audited every week. Any failures to comply will result in a write up leading to termination.

[@lisaharrison8754]

Cameras need to be on at all times unless cops have something to hide period what a joke

[@scottkennedy847]

cops are a gang with a badge....see exhibit A

[@timothywilliams7264]

I dont beleive a word these cops are saying. Just wow trash

[@susangoodman2598]

I agree young police giving out traffic to seniors alone in there car targeting many woman.

[@marycull3607]

Police in the UK use body cameras. I'm not sure if they are compulsory . But we have cameras on every corner. And outside Shops. They are a deterent to both shifty Police and offenders.

[@peterharris8506]

Mary Cull in the UK, they have too wear them, but they still turn them off.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

when one has firsthand experience with police knowingly lying then one is unable to in any manner trust police (or at least the police force in question -in this case the rcmp).

[@truesonic669]

Cameras don’t always help. Rodney king was beat to death on an old school Sony camcorder. And cops acquitted. And then waited until La burned to the ground to take action.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

rodney king was not beaten to death, and police were eventually convicted. but you're right -even with the full video the cops were originally acquitted.

[@GF-pc5bt]

Body cams for all....these guys have been doing this for years....lying.

[@susangoodman2598]

People need to wear camera and photo police.

[@gordonmcgill209]

The thing is. THEY CAN TURN THEM OFF.

[@severtchisel4289]

Yup , i glad my son told me , we did a well check , that the he was upheld with tasers n wondering what was going on as the police didn't tell him it was a check , was put to the ground cuffed ,last time i do that from them , i dont trust

[@hermitsgrotto3812]

It's about time camera 📷 are used.

[@naui1980]

Always record any interaction with canadian cops and have it upload to cloud or live

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

Qubec decided not to allow police body cams. They said too expensive and hard to carry around. No surprise since most are rough with people and smack some around needlessly,especially blacks.

[@dabtimedaily5373]

messed up chatham is the first place they mention

[@jessgillis4103]

Cams for ALL COPS !

[@DiamondTechTV]

The Almight One Truly Saved Him.

[@montgomerybojangles8644]

Disgusting behavior exhibited from "law enforcement" After calling chatham kent police they don't seem to care about this incident. Shame on these so called protectors.

[@christinaedward4290]

How come the police officers are not in jail???

[@raine420]

you said it yourself. they aren’t in jail because they’re officers.

[@robertpasqualitto2394]

The police will not agree to wear these cameras. They don’t want to be watched and scrutinized. It’s amazing how many times the cameras “malfunction “. Chicago PD is infamous about the “problems “ they have with their body cams. Sadly, it’s been proven so many times, that even if a camera films the incident, the cops usually get away with it anyway. But, I guess it’s better than nothing.

[@RonSafreed]

The cops just don't care PERIOD!!

[@phoque4611]

LET'S MAKE IT LAW IN CANADA TO MAKE BODY CAMS FOR POLICE.

[@BlackWhite-xk7fb]

This happens All the time in canada in Pickering Ontario a cop use to drive teens to the beaches and make then run for there freedom. If he caught you he would be u up then arrest you

[@adamsmith3245]

Was opp instructor vince tremblay

[@raymondlawson4679]

I don't trust police ,just know how go down

[@mrobviousp.o.t.o1875]

Hey I got a video of a assault.. look up “dirty cop chatham Kent” police will have a different version tho I bet

[@patgee4203]

Thanks for letting me comment. So many videos and programs on CANADIAN POLICE have their comments turned off. Why?Canadian police interactions with the public should be open for comment by anyone who wishes to do so. Censorship?

[@user-uq1bq5wq4w]

are they sites from the police? or random people? its only cencorship, if its the actual government site, and if your provide proof? you cant just say what we want to hear. give evidence.

[@phoque4611]

MAKE BODY CAMS LAW AND STANDARD!!! THERE ARE TOO MANY ABUSIVE PIGS ON THE FORCE.

[@freeyoungbilly6221]

this is why i don’t feel bad when cops die

[@DanaFurlotte1]

These officers need to be sentenced to some jail time.

[@ivorgilmer7186]

If the pigs lips are moving

[@howarddixon3804]

You don't have privacy in public

[@steadyenergy_]

Oh so it's Canadian and the American cops. I feel a little bit better now.

[@Helfirehydratrans]

One problem that I see with body cam footage is, it’s only available years after the event to major media corporations and even then it’s a heavily edited version

[@aidanbegovic9584]

Theres always: my version,your version ,then, theres the truth

[@wvrjl]

Which is why cameras are necessary!

[@XempireX18]

body cam not worth the time and money? i think you just want cops to get away with dirty things they do.

[@janestewart5138]

Trust me, they do this all the time.

[@Restless_Hermit80]

Ye I wonder why they don't want bodycams... ffs

[@cruisecanada2170]

Whats new, media supporting the image of white racist cops. Yet, nobody shines a light on the kid, other than saying he's the kindest, most innocent black kid in Chatham.

[@IDAddicts]

Body Cameras only protect the public when there are strict policies in place that officers have to have them on during the entire interaction and do not have the ability to tamper with them. To often Video's are deleted or officers claim they did not turn the camera's on. Then when the public, lawyers attempt to obtain the footage through FOIR it is lost, heavily redacted or withheld for reasons such as officer safety which is completely ridiculous. Make leaving them on mandatory, make tampering with them illegal and an automatic admission of guilt, like if a person does not provide a breath sample or blood test upon request. Abuse of power, Deprivation of civic rights, Illegal arrest, All these officers need to be held accountable. your next interaction with police, just turn on your camera and point it at them, it's amazing how they then de-escalate and become respectful and courteous.

[@DahnoDookoh]

Chatham has a lot of trained fighters. Kids get mouthy with the cops. Nexxxxxxt

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

the rcmp must get these.

[@dlo3057]

THIS IS DISGUSTING! A total abuse of power and of course cowardly moves on behalf of each officer.

[@NovaDexter]

Its funny the UK has been using Cameras for over a decade

[@mackcummy4976]

We have more privacy laws.

[@gordonmcgill209]

Make their union pay For these body cams. COVERUP IS AN OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE WHICH IS A CRIME

[@refinedsugar]

It's so sad. Incidents like these destroy the public trust. I believe most officers are decent, but for everyone involved - bodycams are the solution.

[@elizabethm3477]

decent officers are the anomoly. More BAD than goood

[@BH-pl7vg]

For the cops to turn around because he flipped them off is pathetic. Basically entrapment. It's not illegal to give someone the bird.

[@kevinmckinnell455]

I'm a Canadian I do think the police should have body cameras the only reason why they don't want them here they don't want to get caught doing what you're doing in the United States they don't really care if you have them or not they get away with it but here in Canada I think they would be held more accountable and I do believe police should be held more at a higher standards should be no immunity you commit a crime regardless of your police officer or a civilian you should still be charged with a crime these two officers should be put in jail for what they did this young fella didn't deserve what he did the only retaliated because of what he did hey it happened to me when I was younger I got a ticket I didn't get beaten up because I'm a white guy the government dropped the charges against the young man and don't charge the officers for assault the young man like I said I'm on my other statements the police and the government are the biggest organized crime in the world alphabetic these two offices should be charged assault makes me sick have you ever read this mr. Officers you guys are f****** idiot

[@Ghostcupcake1]

The boys father sounds American

[@riversedge69]

Absolutely deplorable . I remember one year being stopped for speeding, yes, I was in the wrong however, the police officer nearly ran me off the road and when he confronted me, he yelled at me for a solid five minutes now this was the first time I had ever done something like this and it was stupid but he did not need to nearly run me off the road. I didn’t see him coming and the minute I heard his siren and saw him nearly on top of my backend. I pulled over not a good experience, even though I was in the wrong, which I can take accountability for.

[@miskaturnbull6752]

Totally unacceptable should never have a badge

[@howarddixon3804]

And cameras don't lie

[@ivorgilmer7186]

Might help them cops be more countable. Maybe

[@wvrjl]

So make it a law that police CAN'T turn them off when dealing with the public.

[@random33E]

Not all cops are like that fyi.

[@johngillis5387]

ya it's just a bad apple or two huh.....

[@stevenwilliams2366]

What good is the camera if they control what you can see...even more frightening is why do the have to?

[@atillab5482]

Counter sue get your millions

[@justbe646]

GET THE RECORD STRAIGHT CANADA Camera's are need to be installed from upper angles. People filming are only portrayed as 1/3 of the truth, a cops body cam is the other 1/3 of the truth and the rest of it is why another camera is required to capture the whole picture.

[@cadiannnn]

Yeah... Trust the suspect to give a truthful statement