New UK surveillance: head-mounted video cameras for police

The British Home Office has allocated 3 million pounds ($6 million) to fund new surveillance devices for Britain's 42 police forces - video cameras strapped to police officers' heads. The sum is enough to buy more than 2,000 cameras.

Advocates say the devices will cut down on paperwork and supply the nation's justice system with footage of victims, witnesses and suspects. Minister for Security Tony McNulty said Thursday that judges and jurors trying a case would be able to "see and hear the incident through the eyes and ears of the officer at the scene." (AP)