Special Issues in Policing - Body Cameras
1. Body cameras have increasingly been called for in light of recent circumstances in the USA and Canada.
1. Hook: This unit is about perspectives and the importance of gaining multiple perspectives on an issue. We will start with a funny Monty Python clip which illustrates the need to examine different angles and perspectives.
1. Hook: This unit is about perspectives and the importance of gaining multiple perspectives on an issue. We will start with a funny Monty Python clip which illustrates the need to examine different angles and perspectives.
2. Let's look at one way citizens have said that society can more objectively examine actions of police - through the use of body cameras.
3. Watch the "Fifth Estate" video on Body Cameras.
3. Watch the "Fifth Estate" video on Body Cameras.
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4. After watching the film, think about whether or not you support the use of body Cameras.
5. Follow the web link below to go to The New York Times article called "What do you see" (you may need to copy and paste it into your web browser): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/01/us/police-bodycam-video.html Read through the online article, watch the videos and answer the questions. |
If the NY Times article link does not work, here's a PDF copy below.
police_body_cameras__what_do_you_see__-_the_new_york_times.pdf | |
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If you prefer a paper copy of the assignment, it is below but is OPTIONAL. You can just do the webquest from the NY TIMES website.
police_body_cameras-blank.doc | |
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6. Watch two videos on the topic of Body Cameras.
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7. Read both articles below to prepare for our class discussion.
We will have a four way debate in class:
A. Body Cameras should be mandatory
B. Police can choose whether or not to wear body cameras
C. Body cameras are too flawed to be used and should be used sparingly
D. Body cameras should never be used because they invade privacy and can be manipulated
Students choose the statement they most agree with above and use facts from the articles, from the videos and from the webquest to support their opinion. This will be an informal discussion.
We will have a four way debate in class:
A. Body Cameras should be mandatory
B. Police can choose whether or not to wear body cameras
C. Body cameras are too flawed to be used and should be used sparingly
D. Body cameras should never be used because they invade privacy and can be manipulated
Students choose the statement they most agree with above and use facts from the articles, from the videos and from the webquest to support their opinion. This will be an informal discussion.
a_big_test_of_police_body_cameras_defies_expectations_-_the_new_york_times.pdf | |
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body_cameras_have_little_effect_on_police_behavior_study_says_-_the_new_york_times.pdf | |
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Here is another article you could choose: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/arlen-dumas-police-body-cams-1.5548721
ASSIGNMENT: We will discuss what you think during a class discussion NEXT CLASS.
For students away from class, send me a paragraph outlining your views. Sample paragraph below.
body_cameras_debate_cd.pdf | |
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tm_body_cameras_paragraph.docx | |
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ta_-_body_cams.pdf | |
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Optional Material - This is an interesting Article on Body Cams from Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/arlen-dumas-police-body-cams-1.5548721