Branford-- Branford Police officer Jim Johnson wears one of the department's new VieVu personal camera, which is flicked on when needed. Photo- Peter Casolino/New Haven Register 03/16/12

By Michael Bellmore
and Rich Scinto
Body cams may well be the next big change in policing.
A number of departments in the region have already started using them, and some chiefs say it’s only a matter of time until every officer in the country is equipped with a camera.
Advancement in technology and the lower cost that goes with it means officers can add to their gear lightweight cameras that will allow them to record their interactions with the public.

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