Maryland SB321 mandates the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers in public while on duty.
Maryland SB321 revises the law to require the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers in public while on duty. The bill applies to the Department of State Police, Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Harford County Sheriff’s Office, with a mandate to implement by July 1, 2023. Other county law enforcement agencies must comply by July 1, 2025. The use of these cameras is subject to policies developed by each respective law enforcement agency. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.
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