support the development and use of trigger actuated, below-the-barrel mounted, cameras on law enforcement weapons

Where dash mounted and body mounted cameras capture action, a snapshot camera aligned with the firearm barrel will capture the image of precisely what the firearm was aimed at the point of discharge. This image can be more reliable than witness accounts and aid in event recreation during the investigation of police shootings. A miniature camera can be designed to be mounted similar to laser pointers and will have minimal effect on the function of the weapon and its holster.
The firearm public's interest in capturing hunting shots and target range photos will help offset the initial development costs.
The importance of determining quickly and accurately the events when a law enforcement officer discharges his/her weapon is vital in maintaining law and order.