Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Criminal Justice
Date of Award
8-2022
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Dr. Bradley Edwards
Committee Members
Dr. Nicole Prior, Dr. Dustin Osborne
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore police officer perception of body cameras. There had been little previous research done on the police officer perception of body cameras in rural areas. Several research questions were pursued, including the impact of body cameras on citizens, the impact of body cameras on police officers, use of force and body cameras, body cameras effects on calls, and the officers’ support of body cameras. The study gathered data through qualitative interviews with 16 police officers in East Tennessee to address these questions. Results obtained provided interesting and useful information regarding the police perception of body cameras, which are discussed in detail. Implication of the research as well as ways to further the research are discussed as well.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Murr, Sadie, "Police Officer Perception of Body Cameras in East Tennessee" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4105. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4105
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.