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Border Patrol to start body camera testing

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 05:  U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske visits the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell on the afternoon of August 5, 2014 in New York City. The Dow fell over 180 points during intraday trading.  (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske.
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Border Patrol to start body camera testing
In response to accusations of excessive force, the U.S. Border Patrol will begin testing body cameras on some of its officers.

The U.S. Border Patrol will begin testing body cameras on some of its officers.

Customs and Border Protection made the announcement yesterday amid mounting criticism over excessive use of force by the agency.

from The Arizona Republic joins A Martinez for a discussion about whether this could have a positive impact on the agency's image.