ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Detectives with the Atlantic City Prosecutor’s Office will begin wearing body cameras in compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s requirement that all New Jersey police officers be equipped with them.
“[We believe] that the use of these cameras will significantly benefit both the community and our detectives. Detectives will be able to document their point of view more accurately by reviewing the incidents for details rather than relying solely on memory recall. In addition, this added benefit will certainly enhance accountability and preparation for court cases,” the agency said today. “Body Worn Cameras are certainly a powerful tool that can assist law enforcement and at the same time give the community a better understanding of what happened during an encounter.”
Body-worn cameras do have limitations, the agency admitted.
“We know that no technology is a perfect answer to all situations; therefore cameras should not be considered the only source of detail recollection,” the ACPO said. “Body-worn cameras do have limitations that need to be understood and considered when evaluating the recordings, however we believe the community and the detectives who work to improve the quality of life here will benefit from their use.”