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ATLANTA - The first Atlanta officers outfitted with the body worn camera are advised to get used to it because its use will be mandatory. .
At the police academy Sgt. C. Myers gave final instructions for the initial deployment.
The officers told they must prepare to activate the camera whenever they have a citizen interaction that is likely to lead to some sort of law enforcement action.
Traffic stops, monitoring a protest, going into someone's home are three examples.
The state lawmakers put in special provisions for law enforcement and for citizens. A sensitive issue is what happens to the video if officers have some reason to come into your residence.
Can your next door neighbor or the media have access to what took place in your private residence? Generally speaking, the answer is no.