Police body cameras: This week,the Oakland Police Department isasking the city council's Public Safety committee to approve a $1.27 million contract with Vievu for the purchase of 800 body-worn cameras.
Oakland was an early adopter of body-worn cameras for police. OPD officials credit the cameras with reducing both the reported uses of force by officers, as well as the number of complaints lodged against officers.…
Source: eastbayexpress.com