As a criminal defense firm, it’s no surprise that we’re in favor of police body cameras. The fact of the matter is, when it comes down to a he-said, she-said argument, a judge or jury is going to inherently trust the word of a police officer over that of a suspected criminal every day of […]
Public Access to Police Body Cameras May Be Restricted
Despite a push from one lawmaker to open up public access to police body camera recordings, it appears as if the state is planning on passing a much more restrictive bill in terms of who will be able view certain police recordings. The proposed bill is considered one of the nation’s more restrictive laws governing […]
Minneapolis is Moving Forward With Police Body Cameras
A subsection of the Minneapolis City Council has unanimously approved a five-year, $4 million contract with Taser International to outfit members of the city’s police force with body cameras and other recording equipment. Under the contract, the city will receive 587 police body cameras and other essential accessories, like docking stations, taser storage, attachment clips […]
Outside Agency to Investigate St. Paul Police Shootings
The St. Paul Police Department announced that an outside agency will investigate any future officer-involved shootings. The department said it has been mulling the change since May when a presidential task force issued a report stating that external, independent criminal investigations should be conducted in the wake of an officer-involved shooting or death. The department […]
Lawmakers Struggling Over Police Body Camera Regulations
Minnesota lawmakers met Wednesday in an attempt to clarify guidelines over police body cameras, and they failed miserably. Lawmakers were attempting to come to a decision on a number of topics, including when cameras should be turned on, how long footage would be stored and what footage would be available to the public. Frustration mounted […]
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