Missouri HB1953 mandates peace officers to wear body cameras, requires intervention against excessive force, and outlines procedures for reporting.

Missouri HB1953 introduces significant changes to law enforcement accountability. It mandates all peace officers to wear body cameras during duty, recording interactions with the public. These recordings must be made publicly available. The bill also requires officers to intervene when witnessing excessive force and mandates reporting such incidents. Failure to intervene is considered complicity, with penalties equal to the offender. The bill prohibits retaliation against officers who intervene or report misconduct.

Missouri HB1953 mandates peace officers to wear body cameras, requires intervention against excessive force, and outlines procedures for reporting.

Missouri HB1953 introduces significant changes to law enforcement accountability. It mandates all peace officers to wear body cameras during duty, recording interactions with the public. These recordings must be made publicly available. The bill also requires officers to intervene when witnessing excessive force and mandates reporting such incidents. Failure to intervene is considered complicity, with penalties equal to the offender. The bill prohibits retaliation against officers who intervene or report misconduct.