Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Police departments across the country are now requiring officers to wear body cameras. But a study released in the District of Columbia found that the camera requirement for officers in D.C. has had no significant effect on reducing complaints against officers or police use of force.
Guests
- Martin Austermuhle Reporter, WAMU 88.5
- Peter Newsham Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, DC); @pnewsham
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