California SB691 mandates policies for body-worn cameras used by law enforcement, including data retention and redaction procedures.

California SB691 establishes policies for body-worn cameras used by law enforcement, focusing on data retention and redaction procedures. It requires agencies to update their policies to allow for the redaction of recordings during medical or psychological evaluations, with options to blur and mute sensitive content. The bill mandates that unredacted copies be maintained for legal purposes. It sets specific retention periods for evidentiary and nonevidentiary data, with longer periods for data relevant to criminal investigations or complaints.

California SB691 mandates policies for body-worn cameras used by law enforcement, including data retention and redaction procedures.

California SB691 establishes policies for body-worn cameras used by law enforcement, focusing on data retention and redaction procedures. It requires agencies to update their policies to allow for the redaction of recordings during medical or psychological evaluations, with options to blur and mute sensitive content. The bill mandates that unredacted copies be maintained for legal purposes. It sets specific retention periods for evidentiary and nonevidentiary data, with longer periods for data relevant to criminal investigations or complaints.