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State bills seek to bar access to police body cam videos
Iowa City reports lawmakers in at least 15 states have introduced bills to exempt or limit public release of police body cam footage. Proponents cite privacy and cost, while critics warn it harms oversight and public safety. Kansas already passed a measure shielding recordings with restricted access and potential charges for public viewing.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Michelle Richardson
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida
Kansas State
Greg Smith
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Charlotte
North Carolina
Darrel Stephens
Major Cities Chiefs Association
Oregon
Utah
Major County Sheriffs Association
Donny Youngblood
Jeremy Ring
D-Margate
Senate Committee of Government Oversight and Accountability
Tallahassee
Florida