By Major Lynn Schmidt, USAF
Air Force Office of Special Investigations now has orders to record (audio and/or video) suspect interviews during investigations. Though this may match the popular media conception of how suspects are handled, this policy, though valuable, could create significant problems if not handled carefully.
While this policy and practice is new for the Air Force, the Navy recently implemented a similar requirement. Other federal law enforcement agencies, and many state, city and county law enforcement agencies have also implemented recording policies. This policy will go a long way not only in protecting the rights of the suspect and the agents engaged in their investigation, but also in ensuring enhanced fairness in the judicial process.
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http://www.au.af.mil/au/aunews/archive/2010/0510/0510Articles/SchmidtOpEd.htm
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