text: Cameras may help in giving us better policing and raising public confidence, if actually used, with proper oversight outside the policeman’s "blue club" (with due consideration for privacy). They won’t solve all the problems we have with excessive force or inappropriate force, but they may encourage more restraint. It’s a good step towards police reform which is sorely needed nationwide and here in Kent. I only hope we have the civilian leadership that Tukwila, Seattle and other cities have shown. The KPD Chief doesn't seem to want to be in front of the issue - he's characterized this as a money issue vice safety (everyone's) and professional conduct. Maybe a change in leadership is warranted if timely progress is to be had? Must we wait till the city’s insurers show the cost breakdown of civil suit payouts for bad police behavior? Aren't recent controversial police actions and body count enough to demand action? Next step - challenge the policeman’s protection racket, their union.