The Air Force is ditching security force body cams ― here’s why

[rangerrebew]

The Air Force is ditching security force body cams ― here’s why
By Howard Altman and Rachel Cohen
Fri Jul 23 2021 4:56 PM
 

A tool that has become key in civilian law enforcement ― generating visual evidence in high-profile cases such as the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis ― will no longer be used by the Air Force.

The Air Force is ordering all installations whose security forces use body-worn cameras to stop using and dispose of the equipment.

The order was issued by the Air Force Security Forces Directorate on Wednesday, Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek told Air Force Times.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/07/23/the-air-force-is-ditching-security-force-body-cams-heres-why/

[rangerrebew]

I'll bet the Chief of Staff ordered it to be more PC and in tune with the defund the police movement.  I think Critical Race Theory would support the move.

[Smokin Joe]

Perhaps. Some of the areas those guys work are sensitive, too. If the footage got out, that might not be a good thing.

[sneakypete]

Of course. Everybody knows that gentlemen don't spy on other gentlemen.

[sneakypete]

Perhaps. Some of the areas those guys work are sensitive, too. If the footage got out, that might not be a good thing.

@Smokin Joe 

Cameras are RARELY allowed in any classified area. This has always been the case.