Upstate New York Police Union: Higher Salary for Officers Wearing Body Cameras

Syracuse Police Benevolent Association President Jeff Piedmonte said wearing cameras adds extra work to an officer’s day as well as extra stress.

The police union representing officers with the Syracuse (NY) Police Department said that it wants officers who wear body cameras to receive additional pay.

According to Syracuse.com, Syracuse Police Benevolent Association President Jeff Piedmonte said wearing cameras adds extra work to an officer’s day as well as extra stress.

City lawmakers called the suggestion "ridiculous."

The union and the city are currently in contract negotiations.

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