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The Monday Poll: Are you ready for police body cameras in Kansas City?


Some police officers, such as this one in Burnsville, Minn., wear body cameras.
Some police officers, such as this one in Burnsville, Minn., wear body cameras. The Associated Press

More law enforcement personnel than ever are wearing body cameras, partly in response to accusations of police brutality in incidents around the country.

On Monday, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners is scheduled to receive a “body camera overview” from the command staff. Chief Darryl Forté has said his agency welcomes the use of the devices, but wants to do that carefully and properly.

Weigh in on the following statements. Mobile users, tap here to participate. Poll results are usually posted online Tuesday afternoon and in the newspaper on Wednesday.

This story was originally published April 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "The Monday Poll: Are you ready for police body cameras in Kansas City?."

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