Law Enforcement

Police Body Camera Footage

Request body-worn camera video from a specific incident or officer. Includes state-specific legal citations for body camera disclosure laws.

Request Subject

Body-Worn Camera Footage Request

Request Description

All body-worn camera (BWC) footage, including any audio recordings, captured by officers responding to [INCIDENT/LOCATION] on or about [DATE RANGE]. This request includes footage from all officers present at the scene, any in-car dashboard camera recordings, and associated metadata (officer name, activation/deactivation times, GPS data). If footage has been redacted or withheld, please provide a Vaughn index identifying each withholding and the specific exemption claimed.

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Suggested agencies

DOJ

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