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The Empty Bodycam: When a City Doesn't Record Its Police, Your Phone Becomes the Record

In some cities, the police record simply doesn't exist. This post covers what happens when cameras are off or patchy and your phone is the only record, with reporting from ABC News, FOX6, the NJ Law Journal, and The New York Times. For the footage, go to pov.live/videos.

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The Empty Bodycam: When a City Doesn't Record Its Police, Your Phone Becomes the Record

The Sidewalk Desk Problem: Why Going Viral Still Leaves You Out of the News Deal

The Sidewalk Desk Problem: Why Going Viral Still Leaves You Out of the News Deal

Before You Press Record: How to Document a Local Event Safely

How You Actually Verify Footage in 2026

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Relatable but Not Trusted: What the Reuters Report Reveals About Citizen Video

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Before the Crew Arrives: A Field Guide to Filming Your Community's Breaking Story