Body Cam Proves Useful

In reality, they've turned out far more useful than we had expected.

But even we never anticipated this one:

• A sheriff’s deputy in Volusia County, Florida, is recovering after being shot in the leg and shoulder while responding to a battery call Monday night.  

  Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Deputy José Rivera’s body camera likely saved his life, as one of the bullets hit the camera “dead center” and ricocheted through Rivera’s shoulder.

  “If you’re in a gun battle in that distance, there is no room except for divine intervention,” the sheriff said during a press conference Monday night.

  The sheriff’s office changed to a new model of body camera six months ago. Their previous bodycams were worn on their shoulders, while the newer model is worn in the center of their chests.

Maybe a camera made out of ceramic-plate-body-armor could have absorbed more of the impact?

Still, count your blessings and be sure to play the lottery this weekend Officer.