OH HB407

Requires law enforcement agencies using body cameras to adopt written policies within six months of the bill's effective date, or within six months of beginning body camera use

Mandates policies address ten specific areas including mandatory camera activation, consent procedures for private residences, complaint review procedures, public records requests, retention requirements, access authority, editing permissions, officer sanctions, and technology review frequency

Requires chief officers to formally advise all employed officers of the agency's body camera policy

Mandates law enforcement agencies make adopted policies readily accessible and available to the public upon adoption

Applies to state highway patrol, municipal police departments, sheriff's offices, township police departments, joint police districts, and state university police departments