HI SB2411

Establishes requirements for law enforcement officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras and vehicle cameras during calls for service and encounters with the public, with exceptions for private residences, crime victims, and anonymous informants who request recording be discontinued.

Prohibits surreptitious camera use, use to gather intelligence on First Amendment activities, recording unrelated activities, and recording on school grounds except during calls for service or enforcement encounters.

Requires body-worn camera video footage to be retained for one year for non-criminal cases and for the applicable criminal statute of limitations period, with mandatory three-year retention for footage involving use of force, felony arrests, or complaints.

Mandates training for all officers and personnel handling camera equipment before use, with curriculum developed or approved by the Attorney General, and establishes presumptions favoring defendants and civil plaintiffs if law enforcement fails to comply with recording or retention requirements.

Appropriates funds to the Attorney General for distribution to each county police department for camera equipment purchase, requiring dollar-for-dollar county matching funds, with full operational implementation required by July 1, 2018.