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Madison Police Body Cameras Under Fire | Chicago News

Madison Police Body Cameras Under Fire | Chicago News

Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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Madison, Wisconsin, is re-examining a fatal police shooting after bystander videos surfaced—but crucial body camera footage remains missing, since the city is one of the few its size without mandatory officer cameras. A new proposal to fund a three-year rollout for nearly 500 officers could pass, despite past budget and political delays. Experts say most similar-sized cities already use cameras, and while early community concerns about surveillance have faded, a 90-day pilot showed little behavioral impact. The shooting reignites debates over accountability, especially as it echoes a 2015 incident that birthed an independent police monitor.

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