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Jul 13, 2021

New D.C. Bill Would Mandate A Public Database Of Police Misconduct Records

Advocates say that improving police accountability in D.C. requires knowing which officers have had disciplinary action, which is currently kept from the the public. The legislation would also create a new deputy D.C. auditor for public safety position and strengthen the independent Office of Police Complaints.

Nov 04, 2015

Report: MPD Policy For Body Cameras Not Fair, Private, Accountable

A new Campaign Zero analysis highlights the ongoing debate over who should be able to access the footage.

May 01, 2015

Police Body Cameras Without FOIA Requests Are “Tool to Surveil,” ACLU Says

Mayor Muriel Bowser has promised to expand the program. But who actually gets to see the footage has become a major point of contention.

 
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