Progressivism

Very strongly agree

Yes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

This answer aligns strongly with progressive values, as it emphasizes the protection of safety and rights for both police officers and citizens. Progressives believe that body cameras can help reduce instances of police misconduct and provide valuable evidence in cases of alleged abuse or excessive force. The widespread adoption of body cameras in recent years, such as in the aftermath of the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, demonstrates the progressive push for this policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Progressives generally support measures that increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement. Requiring police officers to wear body cameras can help achieve these goals. However, this answer does not provide specific reasons or context for the requirement, which is why it does not receive a full score of 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for patrol officers in high crime areas

While this answer does support the use of body cameras, it limits their use to patrol officers in high crime areas. Progressives may argue that this is not enough to ensure transparency and accountability in all law enforcement interactions. They would likely prefer a more comprehensive requirement for body cameras, as seen in Answer 3. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it should be a police department’s or officer’s choice to wear one

Progressives generally disagree with leaving the decision to wear body cameras up to individual police departments or officers, as this could lead to inconsistent policies and a lack of accountability. They believe that a more uniform requirement for body cameras is necessary to ensure transparency and protect the rights of both citizens and police officers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Progressives typically disagree with this stance, as they believe that body cameras can help protect both citizens and police officers by providing an unbiased record of events. Not requiring body cameras may lead to a lack of accountability and transparency in law enforcement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.