Mississippi HB1557 would classify body camera audio as an investigative report, exempting it from public disclosure.
Mississippi HB1557 amends the Mississippi Code to redefine "investigative report" to include body camera audio recordings. This change aims to protect the audio from public disclosure, ensuring it remains confidential unless specific exceptions apply. The bill specifies that body camera audio, along with other law enforcement recordings, will be treated as investigative reports, safeguarding them from public records requests.
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