An article published in the Washington Post this past week described how footage from a body camera showed an act of heroism by a police officer. Body cameras have also been used to convict officers deemed to be acting with excessive brutality.
The cameras seem to be an effective first step towards establishing a better relationship between the police and civilians. Even if this proves to be untrue later, the simple act of actually taking a stand and doing something is a huge step in the right direction. While the debate is no longer at the forefront of media attention, it still remains an unfinished discussion.