This map exhibits the present standing of state laws relating to public entry to police body-worn cameras (“bodycams” or “BWCs”) round the US underneath public data legal guidelines. See extra notes beneath.
State laws and case legislation
The colour of the state signifies the standing of laws relating to entry to BWC movies. By clicking the state you’ll find extra info and see a hyperlink to the invoice(s) and/or case(s).
| Blue = Laws relating to public accessibility to body-worn digital camera footage has been proposed, however not handed. | |
| Yellow = A legislation has been handed relating to public entry to body-worn digital camera footage. | |
| Brown = No legal guidelines relating to public entry to body-worn digital camera footage have been handed. Nonetheless, some states have launched or handed payments relating to the implementation of BWCs that don’t straight deal with the query of whom ought to have public entry. | |
| Inexperienced = A courtroom case has determined the foundations relating to public entry to body-worn digital camera footage. Click on the state to learn extra concerning the choice. |
Division insurance policies
As a result of just a few states have handed state-wide guidelines relating to public entry to BWC footage, most police departments are left to find out their very own guidelines. As extra states go rules, particular person insurance policies might change to adjust to the state’s uniform insurance policies. (Notice: This map beforehand displayed particular person police division insurance policies.)
Updates
The Reporters Committee will replace this map as new info turns into out there. In case you have info that you simply wish to contribute to this map, please ship e-mail on to guides [at] rcfp [dot] org with “Bodycam replace” within the topic line.
