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Akron council narrowly approves resolution to study 60-second ‘look-back’ for police body cameras
Summary
After heated debate over cost, storage and enforcement, Akron City Council passed a nonbinding resolution 7–6 asking the administration to study implementing a 60-second pre-activation look-back feature for police body-worn cameras and report on best practices and costs.
Akron City Council voted 7–6 to adopt a resolution asking the administration and council to work together to study a pre-activation “look-back” feature for Akron Police Department body-worn cameras, including consideration of a 60‑second window.
Supporters, including Councilman Ray Garrett, argued the feature can protect officers and provide important context in use-of-force incidents. Garrett said the proposal could help the department seeking accreditation and described the look-back as an opportunity to “support our officers” and to ensure “these are some of the things that will make our law enforcement a lot better.” He pointed to more…
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