In the dawn of an era emphasizing increased accountability and transparency, the use of body cameras, particularly by law enforcement agencies, has skyrocketed. These powerful small devices serve as unbiased observers, detailing encounters, fostering trust, and bridging, albeit slightly, the increasingly widening gap between public perception and law enforcement actions. However, an unsettling pattern is emerging-body cameras being switched off, leading to a murmur of controversy, unanswered que