S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State Senate that would require law enforcement officers to be equipped with body-worn cameras. SCAJ President Anthony Harbin issued the following statement regarding the Association’s decision to back the legislation:

“No one works harder for the cause of justice than the police officers who risk their lives every day to preserve and protect the law. But recent events nationally and here in South Carolina have shown the need for reforms that would add greater accountability to law enforcement, and S. 47 is a good start.

“This bill, in its current state, would not only strengthen false claims against police, but would also help resolve — and maybe even prevent — tragic cases like that of Walter Scott. Obviously this legislation is currently in the skeletal stage and there are still some details that need to be worked out, but this concept is something positive we should all get behind.”

The South Carolina Association for Justice was founded over 50 years ago to serve advocates for those who are harmed by the actions of others and to strengthen the justice system through education and action. With a membership that spans all of South Carolina, SCAJ is a strong and growing organization fighting for fairness under the law. Visit SCAJ.com for more information on the Association.