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MO SB356
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jamilah Nasheed
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement agencies in Missouri cities with populations of at least 100,000 must require peace officers to wear body-worn cameras at all times while on duty and in uniform, recording all contacts with the public from beginning to end
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Body-worn cameras must be worn on the officer's chest or at eye level, and officers must inform individuals when they are being recorded unless doing so would be unsafe, impractical, or impossible
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Recordings must be retained by law enforcement agencies for at least two years and are treated as open records similar to incident reports under section 610.100
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Officers who fail to record required activities face suspension without pay pending an investigation into the failure to comply
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The Missouri Department of Public Safety is responsible for providing funds for the equipment necessary to implement these requirements
Legislative Description
Requires law enforcement agencies in certain cities to require their officers to wear a camera while on duty and in uniform and record all contacts with people
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2/19/2015