A Rikers Island correction officer didn’t realize his body cam was on — and filmed himself planting a pointed shard of Plexiglas in an inmate’s cell and then pretending he found it, officials say. [More]
When on duty, why would bodycams ever be off?
[Via Steve T]
“So as not to violate a civilian’s privacy.”
Same CYA excuse they use not to respond to information requests about crimes, release the manifestos of mass murderers, etc.
(Of course, that shouldn’t apply in a prison!)