After adding a controversial mute function to cop body worn cameras earlier this year, Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor recently told city council in a memo that the function cannot be tracked by the camera provider. The mute function makes it easier for police to silence audio out in the field, which has caused controversy around the country during highly sensitive situations, including a police shooting and illegal detention of a suspect. TPD also added a sleep function, which makes it easier for police to turn off all functions of the camera.
After adding a controversial mute function to cop body worn cameras earlier this year, Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor recently told city council in a memo that the function cannot be tracked by the camera provider. The mute function makes it easier for police to silence audio out in the field, which has caused controversy around the country during highly sensitive situations, including a police shooting and illegal detention of a suspect. TPD also added a sleep function, which makes it easier for police to turn off all functions of the camera.