Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.
Tennessee SB1174 requires law enforcement agencies that utilize body cameras to adopt a written policy governing their use, ensuring compliance with state law. The bill mandates training for officers on this policy and outlines specific guidelines for when cameras must be activated, how recordings are to be managed, and the circumstances under which their use may be restricted. Key provisions include requirements for data retention, public access to recordings, and disciplinary actions for policy violations.
Tennessee SB1174 requires law enforcement agencies that utilize body cameras to adopt a written policy governing their use, ensuring compliance with state law. The bill mandates training for officers on this policy and outlines specific guidelines for when cameras must be activated, how recordings are to be managed, and the circumstances under which their use may be restricted. Key provisions include requirements for data retention, public access to recordings, and disciplinary actions for policy violations.
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Akbari, Raumesh
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee