DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced immediate body camera deployment for officers in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding allows. (Reuters Photos)
Noem concluded with, "Make America Safe Again."
Trump said Monday that the decision to deploy body cameras in Minneapolis was made by Noem, telling reporters he deferred to her judgment and said the devices are "generally" beneficial for law enforcement because they document encounters.
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced immediate body camera deployment for officers in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding allows. (iStock)
Good, 37, was shot and killed by the ICE agent during a federal operation in south Minneapolis earlier this year.
ICE has been gradually rolling out body-worn cameras nationwide, including during recent high-profile arrests, but the team involved in the operation that led to Good’s death did not have the devices equipped, sources said.
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Persistent gaps in camera deployment across federal immigration operations have raised questions about consistency and accountability.
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