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Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams

NPR | By Sarah Lehr

Published August 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM MDT

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Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.