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CA AB1940
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jim Cooper
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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