U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rejected a recent report from a government watchdog that called for changes to the agency’s body‑camera policy, including the introduction of automatic recording features.
The report, issued by the watchdog, urged ICE to improve how its officers use body cameras and to adopt technology that would record all interactions without manual activation.
In a statement, ICE said it would review the recommendations but declined to commit to any immediate changes to its current policy. The agency did not provide details on the specific provisions it is considering.
Body cameras have become a standard tool for law‑enforcement agencies across the United States, intended to increase transparency and accountability during field operations.
The agency’s decision follows a broader debate over the cost, privacy implications and operational challenges of implementing automatic recording systems in federal immigration enforcement.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
