What are the camera's for then??

[sbrad]

You a cop, sbrad?

Yes, hence my explanation of how my patrol car is set up.
My camera has a little red light on the front of it when it is on.

[razdaz]

This is off-topic, but needs to be addressed ...

Who is more offensive?

The one who gets it right, but not quite right, or the one who wants to belittle anyone who isn't exactly right?

Camera equipment can be set up a lot of ways, but I am willing to bet that normal, general operation is camera rolling when lights activated for a heck of a lot of cops, if not most.

Should such a statement be a cause for a slam fest?

[Lawson]

Our cameras do not come on with the emergency lights, they must be activated manually. Also, the cameras rotate so they are not only good for watching a traffic stop, but when conducting a transport you can turn it to face the prisoner so any alleged officer misconduct will be on the tape.

[99TAC]

Hey mcsap, is it true that audio cannot be used in PA in cruisers, only video?

[Retired Trooper]

Hey mcsap, is it true that audio cannot be used in PA in cruisers, only video?

Around here (SC) we use all the audio in court and other civil hearings.

[Wyatt Erp]

As with the others, our units have a manual switch you can turn on at any time in the car, the emergency lights turning on activates it, and the mic pack switch will activate it. So all in all, I guess we have 3 ways to activate the recorder.