Citizens Relationships with Police Hampered by Trust, Transparency, and Underdeveloped Policies for Body Worn Cameras

This study used a critical communication conceptual framework merging the diffusion of innovation and policy feedback theory to demonstrate how policies can be formed and implemented through engaging the community. At present, there is no uniformed policies for Body Worn Cameras footage release. This study revealed a gap in the research on how families and communities are impacted when BWC video is delayed. Results showed that both the community and victim’s family members are requesting changes to community policing initiatives. Findings revealed having the community involved when polices are developed or reviewed is vital to establishing relationships with law enforcement.

Recommended Citation

Bush, C. L. (2020, October 1-2). Citizens relationships with police hampered by trust, transparency, and underdeveloped policies for body worn cameras [Poster presentation]. Walden University Research Conference 2020 (online). https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/researchconference/2020/posters/53/