Maryland HB172 allows municipalities to authorize enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras and requires policy publication.

Maryland HB172 modifies the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include those authorized to use body-worn cameras. It allows municipalities to adopt ordinances or resolutions permitting enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras during duties. Municipalities adopting such ordinances or resolutions must publish a policy for camera use consistent with the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission's policy. The bill also addresses the admissibility of recordings in court if proper notification was not given to all parties involved in an intercepted communication.

Maryland HB172 allows municipalities to authorize enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras and requires policy publication.

Maryland HB172 modifies the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include those authorized to use body-worn cameras. It allows municipalities to adopt ordinances or resolutions permitting enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras during duties. Municipalities adopting such ordinances or resolutions must publish a policy for camera use consistent with the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission's policy. The bill also addresses the admissibility of recordings in court if proper notification was not given to all parties involved in an intercepted communication.