While
states and
cities across the country are rushing to pass body camera legislation that primarily benefits police, a
California Assembly panel approved what may be the most intelligent and thoughtful legislation yet on police-worn body cameras:
Despite opposition from law enforcement groups, a state
Assembly panel approved legislation Tuesday that would set strict rules
for police officers wearing body cameras, including a prohibition on
officers reviewing video footage before they make their initial
statement on use-of-force incidents.
Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) said she introduced the
measure to “to ensure the public’s trust in law enforcement” after a
series of recent police shootings of unarmed African American men.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted 5-1 to approve the
measure, which sets statewide standards for use by law enforcement
agencies that decide to require their officers to wear body cameras. READ MORE
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