The Los Angeles Police Department will install digital video cameras in some patrol cars to better track how arrests are made -- an important issue after two amateur videos recently surfaced on YouTube.com, showing officers' questionable tactics. The City Council on Monday approved $5 million for the first cameras, which will be placed in cars starting next week. LAPD Inspector General Andre Birotte Jr. said the cameras would help hold the department accountable and clear officers of unfounded allegations.
November 22, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The Los Angeles Police Department will begin installing digital video cameras in some patrol cars to better track how arrests are made — an important issue after two amateur videos recently surfaced showing officers’ questionable tactics.
The City Council on Monday approved $5 million for the first cameras, which will be placed in patrol cars starting next week. Officials hope to install cameras in all cars over the next three years.
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