Ponytail Cop Turns off Body Cam

Lindsey Morgan Copp Title: Officer First Class Phone: 301-676-4665 Email lcopp@ The Frederick City Police Department Located in: Frederick County Courthouse Address: 100 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: (301) 600-2100 When a police officer, such as one commonly referred to as the “ponytail cop,“ turns off their body camera during an interaction, it can raise significant concerns regarding transparency and accountability. The use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) is intended to document encounters between law enforcement and the public, providing an objective record of events. When an officer deactivates their camera, especially without proper justification, it may suggest an atte