Look, law enforcement is using videotaping because it not only is a matter of protection for the person that is being interrogated, but for the interrogator, him or herself, as well. There are rules that guide interrogations. Having those tapes is a safeguard that we can have to make sure that the rules of interrogation set down by the Department of Defense will protect those people as well. If they need to be disguised in some way, I believe that the amendment would allow for that. This is to protect both the interrogator and the one who is being interrogated.
Janice Schakowsky: “Look, law enforcement is using videotaping because it not only is a matter of protection for the person that is being…”
On the recordMay 22, 2008
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Discussing the importance of videotaping interrogations for protection and adherence to rules.
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