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>>jselig+(OP)
The filming is still crucial, because most of society (in particular, wealthy whites) would not believe that the police could be so brutal unless it was undeniably captured on video.

I think that a similar technological innovation was key during the civil rights movement in the US in the 60s. Capturing the cruelty of racists against blacks in America and showing it on television was crucial for turning public opinion in favor of civil rights.

>>landry+vi
there is video of the Minneapolis police slashing tires including a whole parking lot full of cars all under the guise of protecting the public and themselves.

filming will do nothing till the the protections afforded the police by their union and local politicians; don't let these mayors fool anyone as most had budget increases planned for their cops; are made illegal. every violent act committed by any police officer must have the possibility of assault charges for the officer unless video clears them. any time the police must make a payout for an act committed by an officer that officer must be released and have their permanent record flagged so they just don't walk across state lines.

the only real national database we need is of government employees, be they cops, firemen, teachers, or clerk. get busted and you are done for nationwide with regards to public service.