Monday Poll results: Many approve of police body cameras

Police officer Kevin Murray tested a body camera before starting his patrol last week in Garner, N.C. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com

Respondents to our Monday Poll appear to be much in favor of police use of body cameras. Here are the results of the unscientific survey, based on more than 250 responses.

1) Kansas City should avoid rushing to buy the cameras, a new multimillion-dollar expense for taxpayers.

Strongly agree. 15%

Agree somewhat. 17%

Disagree somewhat. 18%

Strongly disagree. 50%

2) Kansas City is dragging its heels, especially given the number of cities already using the cameras with well-defined rules.

Strongly agree. 35%

Agree somewhat. 30%

Disagree somewhat. 22%

Strongly disagree. 13%

3) The cameras will help reduce police brutality as well as illegal actions by people who know they are being filmed.

Strongly agree. 61%

Agree somewhat. 22%

Disagree somewhat. 11%

Strongly disagree. 6%

4) The cameras won’t make a big difference, partly because cops control when they are turned on.

Strongly agree. 11%

Agree somewhat. 27%

Disagree somewhat. 27%

Strongly disagree. 36%

This story was originally published April 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Monday Poll results: Many approve of police body cameras."

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