Daily Briefing: Should police wear body cameras in schools?

ALSO: Stay on top of all the comings and goings with PC men's basketball. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Mar 30 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. With the latest school shooting taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, this week the discussion over the placing of police officers in schools remains at the forefront. In Rhode Island, the presence of school resource officers isn't uncommon, but now those officers are adding a new tool to their assignment that has mixed reactions. The Journal's Mark Reynolds takes a look into the use of body cameras worn by police officers inside schools. [04 Bodycam] Warwick Officer Aaron Steere is among 16 of the city's officers drawn from all three patrol shifts who are wearing body cameras in a pilot project. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal For some, the argument amounts to increased transparency that also provides the officers with an added layer of protection. Opponents however have a different view at least one student and other organizations voicing concerns about using the cameras. While exploring both sides of the argument, Mark also explains how the cameras are operated and the differences that exist between using them in school settings versus the officer on patrol responding to a call in the community. Are body cameras right for schools? [Check out Mark's piece and see where you fall on the question.]( WORTH A READ • Polling shows[former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,]( who is widely speculated to launch a presidential campaign soon, are the two big frontrunners in the race to take the nomination. [But on the ground in the Granite State, voters aren't sure of any candidate yet.]( • Right whales are making an appearance off of Cape Cod. [Here's how you might be able to see them.]( • ICYMI: All the latest comings and goings with the [Providence Friar's basketball roster](. [Today's Weather]( ☼ Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler. Highs in the mid-40s. TOP STORIES [For subscribers] [Should police wear body cameras in schools? Breaking down the issue]( [School resource officer Chris Brown, wearing a body camera on the front of his jacket, chats with students at Central High School in Providence as they leave for the day.]( Students make faces, bust dance moves and put on a show for school resource officers with body cameras, but for some the issue is far more serious. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Z ship, slightly north of the Newport Pell bridge in Narragansett Bay]( [The true story — and crime — behind mystery ship in bay last year]( The mystery ship, with a "Z" for the name of owner Zeus Lines Management, wasn't supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine — it was a crime scene. [READ MORE]( [Easter is coming up fast, so if you want to dine out for the holiday, don't delay making plans.]( [Need a reservation for Easter dinner? Try these local restaurants]( Reservations are strongly recommended. [READ MORE]( [State officials cut a ribbon at the ticket counter for Breeze Airways base at TF Green airport]( [What does Breeze Airways opening a 'base' mean for TF Green travelers?]( As of Thursday, the budget airline will fly from Green directly to six cities, eight if you count flights that continue on after one stop [READ MORE]( [A utility crew works on a power line in Middletown.]( [Electric rates going down in April, but may be record high next winter]( State regulators approved a drop in electric rates to take effect April 1, but the reduction will be temporary with expectations that in October rates could spike. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](