A Wheat Ridge police officer held his gun against the head of a man already on the ground. The department investigated and fired Officer Carlos Bowdre—but the public didn’t see the bodycam for more than a year. When investigative journalist Andrew Fraieli requested the footage, police responded that there were “no responsive records.” The suspect’s criminal case had been sealed, creating a conflict between privacy and police transparency. ▶️ Watch the full breakdown: https://youtu.be/TUZZQ0NNlpc 📄 Story tips, resources & support 👉 https://www.thinblueliesmedia.com Free Police Accountability Toolkit: https://www.thinblueliesmedia.com/resources 👕 Thin Blue Lies merch: https://www.youtube.com/@thinblueliesmedia/store Source: Denver7 https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/transparency-vs-privacy-wheat-ridge-police-department-excessive-force-case-highlights-conflicting-laws #PoliceAccountability #Bodycam #PoliceTransparency #Shorts

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