A group studying how police should use body cameras has released its recommendations to Colorado legislators, including guidance on when the devices should be turned on and off, and how to handle privacy.
More than a quarter of police departments already have body cameras, yet there are few state laws governing how and when they should be used.
Among the specific recommendations:
“I appreciate that the report still allows for an element of officers to treat very injured people humanely," said Sterling Harris of the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, who participated in the study group.
Colorado legislators may now introduce legislation, based on the recommendations.
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