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The Past, Present, and Future of Police Body Cameras
Authors Table of Contents Media Contact For general and media inquiries and to book our experts, please contact: pr@rstreet.org The line between public security and state surveillance lies not in technology, but in the policies that govern it. Executive Summary Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the criminal justice system. Law enforcement agencies are using it...
One of the clearest manifestations of this shift in policing is the real-time crime center (RTCC), a centralized command post where live video feeds, sensor data, and emergency calls converge to create a constantly updating picture of a city. It also outlines policies for activation, retention (minimum 15 days), restricted access to recordings, and disciplinary actions for misuse.FailedNew Hampshire† SB 362 2023Directs the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to submit a report by Nov. 1, 2024, identifying legal and privacy issues related to the copying, distribution, and use of BWC footage. Provides privacy protections for victims and private citizens, mandates training for officers, and creates legal consequences—including evidentiary presumptions and disciplinary action—for violations of camera usage or tampering with footage.FailedTexas† SB 219 2023Strengthens transparency and accountability in law enforcement by requiring agencies to adopt a model policy on use of force and reform BWC procedures.
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