But we also know this is the same agency that didn't have body cameras. I was in the legislature when we passed legislation to require body cameras. There was some resistance. Most police officers will tell you today it's their best friend. It documents their training, that they carried out, their transparency. So I'm certain one of the discussions will be in Congress. Why not body cameras? And it should not be a fiscal matter. (24:43–24:51)
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