coffman's testimony stated evidence has shown that body cameras can be an effective tool as protecting law enforcement officers and the individuals they interact with. however, their effectiveness will be severely limited if the policies guiding their views, financial requirements and support needs are not adequately discussed. that's why an honest discussion today is so important and we have the opportunity to -- of the program and if implemented mindfully, body worn cameras have the potential to benefit the community and our law enforcement officers. we owe it to the public and the brave men and women who serve our communities to have discussions around the realityirealities of the officers. with that, i yield back to the chairman. >> thank you so much, representative. now we will move to witness introductions and to introduce our first witness, i will yield to the gentle lady from virginia to introduce her constituent. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman, for analollowing me t waive onto this committee. just outside of washington, d.c., in virginia with her husband james, she's the