a 64-year-old peter mcfarland taized after refusing to be escorted to the hospital.cfarland sued charging excessive force he settled the case for almost $2 million. his attorney said the video said it all. >> a camera was crucial evidence in that case. because the camera doesn't lie. >> many agencies like the cameras because they can protect officers from false charges. san jose police have yet to equip officers after several pilot programs over the years, they hope to start this year. but san francisco's experience is perhaps indicative of what police departments are going through. the department received a grant paying for a pilot program bought 165 body cams at $700 a piece but administration would be an added expense. >> the pilot ends in four years then what? >> the picture is future storage of the video filed with data, if you will from cameras that can be costly. >> sfpd says they're reviewing privacy issues associated with operating the body cams. they hope to implement this program this summer. >> because of the new interest in body cameras, stock in taser i