Body cameras and filmed interactions with the police have changed the dynamics of building trust between police and the communities they serve, but not all Police Departments can afford these programs.
Across the United States police shootings account for hundreds of deaths every year. PDs train officers to pull the trigger when their life is perceived to be in danger, and unfortunately this sometimes leads to fatal mistakes.
Recently, headlines were ablaze with a scandalous story and an image that received iconic status over the last few weeks. The image was that of Dr. David Dao - spectacles off-kilter, blood on his face - being dragged down the aisle of United Airlines Flight 3411.