Police in Orono Begin Wearing Body Cameras on Duty

Orono becomes one of six police departments in Maine to use body cameras while on duty.

The “Watch Gaurd” brand cameras clip on to officers’ uniforms. Orono’s police chief says the cameras will help protect officers from false accusations and will also help the public if an officer acts inappropriately.

Orono’s Town Council approved purchasing body cameras last year.

The video below is a CNN special from 2015 discussing the pros and cons of police wearing body cameras.

Do you think all police should have to wear body cameras?