Body Cam: Behind the Badge

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Unpredictable threats. Split-second decisions. Life on the front lines of policing in America. Through the expert eyes of former FBI Tactical Instructor, Greg Shaffer, Bodycam: Behind the Badge unpacks the real-life critical decisions officers make to minimise harm to civilians, and themselves, while trying to bring dangerous suspects safely under control. Visceral bodycam footage shows the tactics deployed by officers as they face deadly shooters, fugitives who use vehicles as weapons, and unpredictable and ruthless criminals. What are the tell-tale signs that warn officers that a suspect is a threat? How do officers assess the odds, and how do they choose whether to follow or ignore their training to protect themselves and innocent bystanders?