Articles tagged as: body cameras
February 24, 2016
Police Body Camera Bill Gains Support After Changes
Legislation governing how police body camera videos are released to the public underwent significant changes in a Senate committee Wednesday. Now, all sides of the issue largely support the measure.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2016
Police Body Camera Legislation Unlikely To Pass Senate Without Changes
A House bill governing how police body camera videos are released to the public is not likely to pass the Senate without significant changes.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2016
Senate To Hear Bill Allowing Police To Withhold Body Camera Video
The bill, which passed the House last month, would give agencies discretion, but would also allow a person to seek a court order if they're able to prove releasing the footage would not cause harm and is in the public interest.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2016
House Republicans Reject Amendment To Police Body Camera Bill
House Republicans rejected an amendment Monday that would have made it easier for the public to claim access to police body camera videos.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2015
Local Law Enforcement Looking For Guidance On Body Cams
A study committee could have a recommendation in the coming weeks for a body camera policy the General Assembly can debate next session.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2015
Budget Proposes $250,000 For Indianapolis Police Cameras
Officials formally unveiled the proposed 2016 budget for Indianapolis police during a Wednesday night City-County Council committee meeting.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2015
Lawmakers Wrestling With Issue Of Public Access To Police Body Camera Footage
Indiana law doesn't provide specific direction as to whether police body camera footage should be available to the public.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2015
Black Leaders Seek Body Cameras For Indianapolis Police Officers
Black leaders in Indianapolis are calling for the city's police department to equip all its officers with body cameras after the fatal police shooting of a 15-year-old carjacking suspect.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2015
Body Camera Program Ending For Indianapolis Police
A seven-month pilot program that equipped officers with body cameras is coming to an end because Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department leaders are uncertain whether they can afford to continue it.
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