In Los Angeles, police officers are being outfitted with on-body cameras to record all their encounters. It is hoped that the recordings will guard against officer misconduct and help clear an officer's name when falsely accused of wrongdoing. Recent trials have proven that the presence of these cameras is gradually starting to change the relationship between the police and the public.

Programme prepared by Narimène Laouadi and Elise Duffau

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