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Does anyone here know approximately when dashboard cameras first became standard equipment in most police patrol vehicles? I remember they first came into existence after the whole Rodney King fiasco in the early 90's, but at what point did they become common in all police vehicles?
Also, were they always mounted on the dash? I have a vague, distant memory of a large bulky camera mounted inbetween the driver and passenger seats of a police cruiser.
This part of my novel I'm writing takes place in 1997. I've already scoured the internet and can't find a single thing concerning dash cam history. Any insight that anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Also, were they always mounted on the dash? I have a vague, distant memory of a large bulky camera mounted inbetween the driver and passenger seats of a police cruiser.
This part of my novel I'm writing takes place in 1997. I've already scoured the internet and can't find a single thing concerning dash cam history. Any insight that anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks.