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§ 3-511. Development and publication of policy for issuance and use of body-worn camera by law enforcement officer.

MD Pub Safety Code § 3-511 (2019) (N/A)
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On or before January 1, 2016, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall develop and publish online a policy for the issuance and use of a body–worn camera by a law enforcement officer that addresses:

(1)    the testing of body–worn cameras to ensure adequate functioning;

(2)    the procedure for the law enforcement officer to follow if the camera fails to properly operate at the beginning of or during the law enforcement officer’s shift;

(3)    when recording is mandatory;

(4)    when recording is prohibited;

(5)    when recording is discretionary;

(6)    when recording may require consent of a subject being recorded;

(7)    when a recording may be ended;

(8)    providing notice of recording;

(9)    access to and confidentiality of recordings;

(10)    the secure storage of data from a body–worn camera;

(11)    review and use of recordings;

(12)    retention of recordings;

(13)    dissemination and release of recordings;

(14)    consequences for violations of the agency’s body–worn camera policy;

(15)    notification requirements when another individual becomes a party to the communication following the initial notification;

(16)    specific protections for individuals when there is an expectation of privacy in private or public places; and

(17)    any additional issues determined to be relevant in the implementation and use of body–worn cameras by law enforcement officers.

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