We trust cops to protect the weak, to wield and use firearms, and to enforce our laws. This puts them in a tremendous position to abuse their power.<p>The recording devices were installed precisely because abuses of power and criminal activity were already a big problem.  The thugs destroyed the recording devices because they want to continue abusing their power, period.<p>For an honest cop, the recordings offer proof of proper conduct.  In the setting of lethal force, the truth is very important. If I follow protocol and shoot someone, I hope there is a video showing that I followed the playbook perfectly.<p>I&#x27;ve been bullied by cops a few times.  Their job is tough, but it strikes me as odd that they bully someone like me, an obviously harmless, non-criminal.