Measuring the direct and spillover effects of body worn cameras on the civility of police–citizen encounters and police work activities
Objectives Existing research on the effects of body-worn cameras (BWCs) have found
largely consistent results regarding direct significant reductions in citizen complaints and …
largely consistent results regarding direct significant reductions in citizen complaints and …
“Contagious accountability” a global multisite randomized controlled trial on the effect of police body-worn cameras on citizens' complaints against the police
B Ariel, A Sutherland, D Henstock… - Criminal justice and …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
The use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by the police is rising. One proposed effect of BWCs
is reducing complaints against police, which assumes that BWCs reduce officer …
is reducing complaints against police, which assumes that BWCs reduce officer …
The effects of body-worn cameras on police-citizen encounters and police activity: Evaluation of a pilot implementation in Philadelphia, PA
Objectives Examine changes in officer behavior, when wearing body-worn cameras, as
revealed by pedestrian stops, vehicle stops, arrests, use of force, and citizen complaints …
revealed by pedestrian stops, vehicle stops, arrests, use of force, and citizen complaints …
Do the effects of police body-worn cameras on use of force and complaints change over time? Results from a panel analysis in the Milwaukee police department
BE Peterson, DS Lawrence - Criminal justice and behavior, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) can help improve transparency, accountability, and
policing behaviors. This study extends prior BWC research by using a panel analysis design …
policing behaviors. This study extends prior BWC research by using a panel analysis design …
The “civilizing” effect of body-worn cameras on police-civilian interactions: examining the current evidence, potential moderators, and methodological limitations
Past studies on the “civilizing” effect of body-worn cameras (BWC) on police and civilian
behavior have yielded mixed results. Some studies have shown a reduction in the use of …
behavior have yielded mixed results. Some studies have shown a reduction in the use of …
Is there a civilizing effect on citizens? Testing the pre-conditions for body worn camera-induced behavior change
Q Patterson, MD White - Police quarterly, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The cause (s) of reduced use of force and complaints following police body-worn camera
(BWC) deployment remain unclear, though some argue that BWCs generate a civilizing …
(BWC) deployment remain unclear, though some argue that BWCs generate a civilizing …
A randomized controlled trial of the impact of body-worn camera activation on the outcomes of individual incidents
Objectives Evaluate the impact of body-worn cameras (BWCs) on officer-initiated activity,
arrests, use of force, and complaints. Methods We use instrumental variable analysis to …
arrests, use of force, and complaints. Methods We use instrumental variable analysis to …
Research on body‐worn cameras: What we know, what we need to know
Research Summary In this article, we provide the most comprehensive narrative review to
date of the research evidence base for body‐worn cameras (BWCs). Seventy empirical …
date of the research evidence base for body‐worn cameras (BWCs). Seventy empirical …
The effects of body-worn cameras on violent police victimization
S Douglas - Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Body-worn cameras (BWCs) have been presented as a technological innovation to cultivate
greater civility in police–citizen interactions. Attempts have been made to clarify the impact of …
greater civility in police–citizen interactions. Attempts have been made to clarify the impact of …
Body-worn cameras and citizen interactions with police officers: Estimating plausible effects given varying compliance levels
Recent citizen deaths involving police use of force have increased discussion surrounding
police accountability and community relations. One piece of this discussion is the use of …
police accountability and community relations. One piece of this discussion is the use of …