Source: Fox News
Summary
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that DHS will deploy body cameras to every federal officer in the field in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding allows. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of body camera use in federal immigration enforcement operations following recent shootings in Minneapolis. Noem stated that the body camera program will be expanded nationwide as funding is available, and President Donald Trump deferred to her judgment on the decision.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The decision to deploy body cameras is made, and the rollout is announced. The President defers to the Secretary’s judgment. The Secretary thanks the President. The phrase “Make America Safe Again” is used. The cameras will document encounters, and the issue of accountability is raised. The rollout is seen as a response to recent shootings in Minneapolis.
The performance of transparency is played out through the announcement and the use of social media to share the decision.
Author: Evan Null
