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MO HB971
Bill
Status
2/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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All uniformed law enforcement officers in Missouri must wear a video camera affixed to their uniform while on duty, recording both audio and video of interactions with the public
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Law enforcement agencies must preserve all body camera recordings for a minimum of 30 days and develop necessary policies and procedures for implementation
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Exemptions apply to detectives and officers working undercover, or any situation where wearing a camera would endanger officer or public safety
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10% of all fines collected by cities, towns, villages, or counties (excluding traffic violation fines) must be used to fund the required video cameras
Legislative Description
Requires uniformed law enforcement officers to wear a video camera while on duty to record any interaction between a law enforcement officer and a member of the public and to preserve the recordings for a minimum of 30 days.
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
3/31/2015