Persuasive Speech On Bodycams

Eleven, the number of times Eric Garner stated that he could not breathe as an NYPD officer held him in a choke hold position. Consequently, resulting in his death. At this moment, Ramsey Orta was recording the altercation on his cell phone and uploaded it online. The video soon went viral, outraging people across the nation. Without a doubt, Eric’s video is not the first nor the last viral video displaying police brutality, but it is the one that ignited a dire need for myself to become increasingly politically aware. Nevertheless, whether it is cell phones, surveillance cameras, dash cams, or bodycams technology is making society aware of the innumerable occurrences of police brutality, sparking movements and protests all over the world.
Thus, technology and social media are a weapon against police brutality and are essential in the fight for justice and equality.