OH HB587

Requires all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras during any interaction with members of the public while performing their duties, with compliance deadline of two years after the bill's effective date.

Mandates training in body camera and dashboard camera use for all peace officers as part of basic training programs and requires existing officers to complete such training within a specified timeframe.

Establishes the Law Enforcement Camera Fund administered by the Department of Public Safety to provide financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies for purchasing cameras and related equipment, with initial appropriation of $53.8 million for fiscal year 2016 and $54 million for fiscal year 2017.

Requires law enforcement agencies to retain video data for minimum of one year (six years if depicting felony conduct or longer if needed for pending litigation) and designates agency personnel responsible for data management.

Creates the Law Enforcement Camera Use Evaluation Committee to study the effectiveness of body camera and dashboard camera policies and report recommendations to the General Assembly within four years.