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This video show the body cam footage of the shooting Jeff Parker.  The officer, William Ben Darby, who shot Parker was later convicted of murder.  There seems to be quite a bit of controversy on this one.  See this story for more information:

https://www.al.com/news/2021/08/judge-releases-video-of-alabama-police-officer-shooting-and-killing-suicidal-man.html

The purpose of this video is to provide transparency to the public.  The use body worn cameras protect both law enforcement and public citizens.  Body Camera footage, while not perfect, can give a reliable non biased view of a situation.  By making body cam available to the public, an environment is created to ensure all citizens are treated fair and justly.  The use of body cams can provide documentation and justification in a use of force situation to exonerate or hold parties accountable for their actions.  Body cams have also become an invaluable training tool for law enforcement.  The footage should also help citizens understand the difficult and dangerous situations law enforcement face daily.  Body cam videos, while graphic at times, can and should be used for education purposes to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the general public.

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