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New York Police Department Halts use of Bodycams after 1 Explodes

posted by martyb on Monday October 22 2018, @03:04PM   Printer-friendly
from the battery-with-assault? dept.

MrPlow writes:

Submitted via IRC for takyon

New York City Police Department Commissioner James P. O'Neill suspended the use of some bodycam devices "effective immediately" after one of the city's cameras exploded over the weekend.

The NYPD said it was made "aware of a possible product defect" on Saturday when an officer said his Vievu model LE-5 camera caught fire. The officer removed the device before it exploded, and no injuries were reported.

"Last night, an officer retrieved a body-cam for deployment on a midnight tour and noticed there was smoke exiting from the bottom portal and immediately removed it," the NYPD said in a statement. "After it was safely removed, the device exploded."

Investigators said "the incident revealed a potential for the battery inside the camera to ignite," according to the statement.

[...] "Out of an abundance of caution, the Police Commissioner has directed that the continued use and distribution of the LE-5 model cameras be suspended effective immediately," the statement said. "All officers assigned LE-5 cameras were instructed to immediately remove the cameras and bring them back to their commands."

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/york-police-department-halts-bodycams-explodes/story?id=58658403

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  • (Score: 5, Insightful) by KilroySmith on Monday October 22 2018, @03:38PM (1 child)

    by KilroySmith (2113) on Monday October 22 2018, @03:38PM (#752012)

    An officer's firearm discharged unexpectedly, fortunately causing no injuries. Out of an abundance of caution, the Police Commissioner has directed that the continued use and distribution of handguns be suspended effective immediately. All officers were instructed to immediately remove their sidearms and bring them back to their commands.

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  • (Score: 5, Insightful) by DannyB on Monday October 22 2018, @04:18PM

    by DannyB (5839) Subscriber Badge on Monday October 22 2018, @04:18PM (#752027) Journal

    It is well known among police that firearms are not dangerous. Cameras are extremely dangerous. Especially in the hands of non-police persons.

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