Boone County protesters use body cams in case of counter protesters

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Protesters against the Trump Administration are now using body cams to record interactions with counter-protesters.

Boone County Democrats protest at the intersection of West Broadway and Stadium Boulevard every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. During the last protest on Nov. 22, a counter-protester walked through and appeared to be recording other protesters and using curse words.

Since then, protest organizers have increased safety measures, including using body cams to record any situations like the one from November.

Steve Muller said people were concerned about safety after the incident.

"We don't want anybody to get hurt or anything like that," Muller said. "The way that came across when he was out here, it was very intimidating and some people felt threatened."

Only protest leaders, like Muller, will wear a body cam. Muller said the camera only records when turned on.

An ABC 17 reporter was at the protest Saturday morning and didn't see any counter-protests.