Breaking News: L.A. mayor to announce citywide rollout of on-body cameras for police

L.A. mayor to announce citywide rollout of on-body cameras for police Los Angeles Times | December 16, 2014 | 9:29 AM Mayor Eric Garcetti is set to announce today the rollout of on-body cameras for LAPD officers citywide. Garcetti is also expected to lay out how the department will carry out the plan. Advocates say the cameras will be a valuable tool for the department. The ability to record audio and video of police encounters with the public, they say, could help guard against officer misconduct and clear cops who are falsely accused of wrongdoing. Read more:http://lat.ms/16pKLYI For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.