Tool. So they cannot accomplish systemic reform. And so if, for example, we do not have a policy addressing a ban on racial profiling, for example, and that continues to be a factor in Law Enforcement in a particular community, it will defeat the purpose of the bodyworn camera if that purpose is to help reiterate Law Enforcement and the Community Together and their approach to Law Enforcement. I really appreciate all your answers. Again, im grateful to the chairman for calling this. As the cochair of the senate Law Enforcement caucus and someone that worked closely with Law Enforcement in my previous role, it is my hope that some of the different organizations you represent will Work Together to help develop some model guidelines and some model policies. It should be locally driven but not every community is going to have the resources, time and effort. I think bodyworn cameras are misperceived as an easy solution to very complex and deepseeded problems. They can be a constructive tool
Weir and mr. Bruder. I realize not every jurisdiction has mandatory recording of interrogations and how would you compare body cameras to other types of interrogations . What are some of the issues that you dont have with the interrogations that you have with the body cameras . Thank you, senator, for the question. As you know, there are other recording devices that are more widespread right now such as dashboard cameras used by Law Enforcement in stops. Those have been proven to be very effective Law Enforcement tools for many of the reasons that you articulated. Oftentimes it shows the officer acting in absolute conformity with the best practices that you would expect from police and Sheriffs Officers and state troopers. It is also great evidence of what actually happens on scene. Its also a good training thing, actually, i think for officers and theyre able to watch each other and see whats good and whats bad and make sure its really it is a very good way i think for people to learn
Generated by the Body Worn Cameras. Clearly from a prosecutors perspective, this evidence can be very, very important. When you present a case to a jury, certainly they would benefit from being able to see the place and the circumstances immediately after the commission of a crime. Jurors would benefit from being able to evaluate credibility and demeanor of the witnesses that are recorded contemporaneously with the crime. And when we Start Talking about officerinvolved shootings, Body Worn Cameras can certainly play a role in determining whether or not the officer acted within the scope of his authority or whether that officer may have violated his oath and acted outside justifiable, legal grounds. So clearly the prosecution Community Supports the use of Body Worn Cameras in appropriate circumstances with appropriate safeguards and appropriate procedures involved in the use of the Body Worn Cameras. As has been mentioned already there are some areas of concern that are shared by prosec
Epa Administrator Gina Mccarthy said earlier this month that Environmental Policies and regulations that affect the lives of americans need to be grounded in quality and transparent science. She testified before the House Science Committee which is chaired by congressman lamar smith of texas. [inaudible conversations] the committee on Science Space Technology will come to order. Welcome everyone to todays hearing entitled strengthening transparency and accountability within the Environmental Protection agency. Im going to recognize myself for five minutes for an Opening Statement and then i will recognize the Ranking Member for hers. The Environmental Protection agency like every other Governmental Institution should answer to the American People. Everyone agrees that we need to protect the environment but we should do so in a way that is open and honest. Democracy requires transparency and accountability. Yet the epas justifications for its regulations are cloaked in secret science. I
Technologies available to it today so it continues to have a path forward. But we dont tend use Research Funds for things that are already been determined adequately demonstrated . Were using Research Funds to try to prove this up youre using it as an example adequately demonstrated. It doesnt make sense. We are coordinating closely with d. O. E. And if you have listened and heard from the d. O. E. Folks today, you will know they share our opinion about its availability and been demonstrated. Its exciting to think that we could make it more costeffective moving forward, and that you could expand the range of sequestration opportunities. So they are actually working very hard with the industry to continue to move that technology forward. That is only good news, sir. Thats not bad news. But we still dont know whether its adequately demonstrated. Gentlemans time is expired. Pursuant to the discussion about the efficiency of the relating to the subpoena. I ask unanimous con stoant enter to