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2016

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William & Mary Law School

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Technology Doesn't Change The Need For Legal Protection, Kami N. Chavis Jul 2016

Technology Doesn't Change The Need For Legal Protection, Kami N. Chavis

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How We Move Beyond Dallas, Spencer Overton, Kami Chavis Jul 2016

How We Move Beyond Dallas, Spencer Overton, Kami Chavis

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Calls for healing and reconciliation in the wake of recent racial violence overlook the substantive, concrete steps that experts say would help forestall the next police tragedy.


Hate Crime Laws To Protect Police Are Misguided, Kami Chavis Jul 2016

Hate Crime Laws To Protect Police Are Misguided, Kami Chavis

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JURIST Guest Columnist Kami N. Chavis of Wake Forest University School of Law discusses the recent proposals to add police officers to hate crime statutes.


Body-Worn Cameras: Exploring The Unintentional Consequences Of Technological Advances And Ensuring A Role For Community Consultation, Kami N. Chavis Jan 2016

Body-Worn Cameras: Exploring The Unintentional Consequences Of Technological Advances And Ensuring A Role For Community Consultation, Kami N. Chavis

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This Essay will discuss the role police body-worn cameras can play in ensuring police legitimacy by increasing transparency, deterring police and citizen misbehavior, increasing officer professionalism, providing valuable training tools, and improving evidentiary documentation when crimes occur. This Essay will also discuss the need to view body-worn cameras and similar technologies with a healthy bit of skepticism. While body-worn cameras can have a significant impact on police accountability and public safety, local officials must carefully consider camera implementation and draft clear guidelines to balance the concerns for accountability with the privacy concerns articulated below. Therefore, this Essay seeks to identify …