CHARGING FOR BODYCAM FOOTAGE - bill passed!!

[BB62]

"Ohio bill passed in last hours of lame duck allows police to charge to release bodycam video"

https://www.wyso.org/2024-12-20/ohio-bi ... ycam-video

"A provision that was tucked into what’s known as the Christmas tree bill earlier this week would charge media and others seeking police bodycam video $75 an hour for production of it. And that’s raising questions about police accountability.

Rep. Sean Brennan (D-Parma) said he’s talked to Parma Police officers about providing bodycam footage to the public.

“They told me they could literally spend the rest of their lives going through all of these videos for primarily folks to monetize bodycam footage on the internet,” Brennan said. ..."

I don't care what side of the political spectrum you're on - this is BS. Police need MORE accountability, not less.

[Brian D.]

This.Will.Be.Abused.

Any police agency of questionable integrity will charge out the ying yang.

[pirateguy191]

Our PD purchased some fairly expensive software to help officers download and redact video requests. It's still a time consuming process but it has helped cut down on the time to process requests. There has also been a large increase in video requests in the last couple years. This will help offset the costs that cities incur while processing requests.

[WhyNot]

OK, police asking for civilian footage in the area of a crime, is turn about fair play?

YesSir I live at 1234 N Main St Anytown, OH . Yes, 2 house from the incident sure! I have video that might be helpful, that will be $100 for my time to download, edit, deliver, consult attorney etc

[JustaShooter]

OK, police asking for civilian footage in the area of a crime, is turn about fair play?

YesSir I live at 1234 N Main St Anytown, OH . Yes, 2 house from the incident sure! I have video that might be helpful, that will be $100 for my time to download, edit, deliver, consult attorney etc

Exactly this.

[BB62]

... Any police agency of questionable integrity will charge out the ying yang.

I'm thinking that Parma needs to receive a records request of their no doubt (lol) voluminous stack of records requests for bodycam footage.

*IF* they do have such a stack, the question of "WHY??" would become prominent in my mind...