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Body and Car Cameras: Increased Transparency for Federal Police Actions

New regulations mandate federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and use in-car cameras. This aims to increase transparency in their operations, provide recordings of interactions with citizens, and facilitate complaint resolution. Citizens gain the right to inspect footage, potentially impacting their safety and rights.
Key points
All federal law enforcement officers must wear body cameras and activate them during interactions, with some exceptions.
Federal patrol vehicles will be equipped with cameras recording both outside and inside the vehicle.
Footage will be retained for a specified period, and citizens who are subjects of the footage will have the right to inspect it.
The act prohibits the use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies in these cameras.
In cases of recording violations or footage manipulation, disciplinary actions and legal presumptions in favor of citizens are outlined.
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Print number: 117_HR_1163
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1163.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal law enforcement officers must wear body cameras and activate them during interactions, with some exceptions.
  • Federal patrol vehicles will be equipped with cameras recording both outside and inside the vehicle.
  • Footage will be retained for a specified period, and citizens who are subjects of the footage will have the right to inspect it.
  • The act prohibits the use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies in these cameras.
  • In cases of recording violations or footage manipulation, disciplinary actions and legal presumptions in favor of citizens are outlined.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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