Body Cameras After Tragedy | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

After years of stalled efforts, Madison’s police department is finally moving toward a citywide body camera program—spurred by the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black man tasered and shot in broad daylight, with no body cam footage to help investigators. The mayor, pushing for approval by year’s end, cites cost reductions as key, while critics worry cameras only show the officer’s perspective and may fuel more charges against marginalized communities. This isn’t the first time tragedy has forced change—Tony Robinson’s 2015 shooting also ignited calls for cameras, but progress remained…