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The Chest Mount publishes police body-worn camera footage obtained through public-records requests. Traffic stops, arrests and calls for service, shown start to finish with the context that 30-second clips cut out.
Educational and documentary · Everyone shown is presumed innocent · Not affiliated with any police department
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Breakdowns & explainers
When Refusing to Leave Goes Wrong: Marion, IL Bodycam Breakdown
A neutral, minute-by-minute breakdown of the Marion, Illinois police bodycam footage from March 26, 2026: a trespass warning, a refusal to leave, taser use and what officers say afterward.
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