Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.
Tennessee HB0741 mandates that law enforcement agencies using body cameras adopt a written policy governing their use, which includes training for officers and guidelines for recording interactions with the public. The bill affects law enforcement officers authorized to conduct searches and make arrests, establishing specific requirements for when cameras must be activated, data retention periods, and conditions under which recordings may be disclosed or destroyed. Key provisions include disciplinary measures for violations, a minimum three-year retention for certain recordings, and public access limitations to body camera footage.
Tennessee HB0741 mandates that law enforcement agencies using body cameras adopt a written policy governing their use, which includes training for officers and guidelines for recording interactions with the public. The bill affects law enforcement officers authorized to conduct searches and make arrests, establishing specific requirements for when cameras must be activated, data retention periods, and conditions under which recordings may be disclosed or destroyed. Key provisions include disciplinary measures for violations, a minimum three-year retention for certain recordings, and public access limitations to body camera footage.
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McKenzie, Sam
114th General Assembly
February 3, 2025
March 12, 2025
Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee