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CA AB1940

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jim Cooper

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies that use body-worn cameras for peace officers must develop a written policy complying with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and Ralph C. Dills Act.

  • Allows peace officers to review their own body-worn camera recordings before making reports, giving internal affairs statements, or participating in criminal or civil proceedings, though review is not mandatory.

  • Prohibits peace officers from recording in health facilities or medical offices when patients may be visible or when healthcare practitioners are providing care to individuals.

  • Requires an independent investigator or supervisor to accompany peace officers involved in serious use of force incidents when reviewing their body-worn camera recordings, with no joint review among involved employees allowed.

  • Prohibits peace officers from using personal devices to make unauthorized recordings of body-worn camera video or audio.

Legislative Description

Peace officers: body-worn cameras: policies and procedures.

Last Action

From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/9/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Appropriations4/21/2016
Privacy and Consumer Protection4/20/2016
Public Safety3/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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