What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1163.
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.
Status:
Expired
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