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DEA Ends Body Camera Program, Sparks Accountability Concerns

5/7/2025

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The DEA has abruptly terminated its body camera program as of April 1, 2023, a move prompted by a Trump executive order. This decision raises concerns about accountability and transparency in law enforcement, especially as other federal agencies continue to uphold body camera requirements. Critics lament the loss of a tool meant to foster public trust.

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The DEA has abruptly terminated its body camera program as of April 1, 2023, a move prompted by a Trump executive order. This decision raises concerns about accountability and transparency in law enforcement, especially as other federal agencies continue to uphold body camera requirements. Critics lament the loss of a tool meant to foster public trust.