Recent incidents between police and people of color have further strained police–community relationships. Scholars, practitioners, activists, policy makers, and several police departments have advocated for the implementation of body-worn cameras (BWC), a technological adoption promoted to address growing mistrust in the United States. This article examines perception of this technological adoption through 40 in-depth interviews in Washington, D.C. Furthermore, this article uses the context of police BWC to explore how the integration of technological advancements impacts the relationships between communities and local governments—namely police departments. The evidence suggests that residents believe BWC should improve officer behavior and increase police legitimacy, but cameras will not increase trust between police and the community. Based on the findings, this research identifies the limitations of BWC technology and assesses potential collaborative strategies available for police organizations related to the adoption and use of BWC.

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技术可以为警务工作吗？市民对警察随身佩戴的摄像机的看法

最近警察与有色人种之间的事件进一步加剧了警察与社区的关系。学者、从业者、活动家、政策制定者和几个警察部门都提倡实施随身相机 (BWC)，这是一种旨在解决美国日益增长的不信任的技术采用。本文通过在华盛顿特区进行的 40 次深度访谈来检验人们对这种技术采用的看法。此外，本文使用警察 BWC 的背景来探讨技术进步的整合如何影响社区与地方政府（即警察部门）之间的关系。证据表明，居民认为 BWC 应该改善警官行为并提高警察的合法性，但摄像头不会增加警察与社区之间的信任。