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Why we trust videos in police-involved altercations
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Jul 31, 2015
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Why we trust videos in police-involved altercations
These moving images have the power to galvanize people to press for change. But there's a problem. What we see might not always reflect the whole truth.
In this July 10 frame from dashcam video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, trooper Brian Encinia arrests Sandra Bland.
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These moving images have the power to galvanize people to press for change. But there's a problem. What we see might not always reflect the whole truth.

The video of Samuel Dubose's death has spurred anger nationwide. 

So have countless other videos showing police officers involved in altercations or fatal shootings. These moving images have the power to galvanize people to press for change. But there's a problem. What we see might not always reflect the whole truth.

A video can only show us one perspective and that's assuming it's completely raw and unedited. Rita Kirk, a professor of communication at Southern Methodist University joins the show for more.