Where are the cameras? If any of the six police officers had been wearing body cameras during the Freddie Gray incident we would have real-time record of the event ("All six officers charged in Freddie Gray's death released on bail," May 2).
If I were a cop, I would have a personal camera on me and a smart phone when off duty. My actions would be recorded every time I did police work, no matter the severity. I would demand that I can carry these devices to preserve my reputation.
The Freddie Gray case opened a new door on surveillance. Because a civilian recorded a major piece of evidence, the city could create a new department and call it: "Baltimore City Eyes."
The photographers would be the residents of the city. They are independent agents. Their only duty would be to record city events. No uniforms, badges or meetings.
BCE would not just observe the police, but the comings and goings on the streets — road rage, serious auto and bus accidents, suspicious persons at a fire scene. By the time the helicopter comes, the blue lights flash and the TV crew arrive, the event has already been recorded, when it happened.
Will this suggestion be considered? Probably not. Based on the recent foot-dragging and political posturing on body cameras the chances are slim to none.
John Holter, Baltimore