In a letter sent Tuesday to Senate President Tom Dempsey, Koster urged lawmakers to protect the cameras' footage from those who would "monetize it or use it to exploit the people it depicts."
Koster noted that interest in the cameras has spiked since last fall, when a Ferguson police officer fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown and civil unrest followed. The shooting was not captured on camera.
"Widespread adoption of body-worn cameras can offer clarity regarding law enforcement encounters with the public and enhance public safety," Koster said. "We must, however, listen to the serious and legitimate concerns of the law enforcement community that looks to us for responsible leadership in deployment of such technology."
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