Police CAMERA Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 4, 2017)
Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2017 or the Police CAMERA Act of 2017
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to purchase or lease body-worn cameras and to implement body-worn camera programs.
A state, local government, or Indian tribe that receives a grant must comply with certain requirements, including to establish policies and procedures for the use of body-worn cameras and to adopt recorded data collection and retention protocols.
The BJA must establish and maintain a toolkit to provide training and technical assistance, including best practices for implementation, model policies and procedures, and research materials.
The BJA must also study and report to Congress on the efficacy, impact, and effect of using body-worn cameras.
What just happenedOct 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 4, 2017
- Oct 4, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 4, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)
- Oct 4, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 4, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House