I hate to take the Panglossian view of technology making things better, but I really think body cameras would have made a huge difference here.<p>There was no need for 19 cops. But that isn&#x27;t the heart of her criticism. It was the complete disrespect that she was shown. Body cameras would have caused the police to know that their behavior would be seen and judged by their bosses and their community. A small bit of compassion for this woman would have made all the difference.<p>In a test in Rialto, CA [0], body cameras resulted in many fewer use of force incidents as well as many fewer citizen complaints, as both police and citizens improved their behavior.<p>Finally, it is a huge deal in NYC when a cop discharges a weapon for any reason. The police commissioner always comes to the scene. I would like to see a requirement that a report be filed whenever cops unholster their weapons as well.<p>[0] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.vox.com&#x2F;2014&#x2F;9&#x2F;17&#x2F;6113045&#x2F;police-worn-body-cameras-explained" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.vox.com&#x2F;2014&#x2F;9&#x2F;17&#x2F;6113045&#x2F;police-worn-body-camera...</a>