Historically, two-factor authentication is not a new concept but its use has become far more prevalent with the digital age we now live in. As recently as February 2011 Google announced two factor authentication, online for their users, followed by MSN and Yahoo.
Body worn video (BWV), also known as body cameras, is a video recording system that is typically utilized by law enforcement to record their interactions with the public or gather video evidence at crime scenes, and has been known to increase both officer and citizen accountability.
âAnd if a citizen knows the officer is wearing a camera, chances are the citizen will behave a little better.â. According to criminologist Jeremy Bamidele, âPolice body cameras would help heal the divide between communities that are especially prone to abuses of power and police.