New York S05018 mandates that police officers and peace officers wear functioning body cameras during search warrant executions and related actions.

New York S05018 amends the criminal procedure law to require that police officers and peace officers wear functioning and unobstructed body cameras during the execution of search warrants and any related actions. The cameras must be active before, during, and after the search, including securing persons or evidence. This requirement applies regardless of whether the officer has consent to enter the premises or if there are exigent circumstances. The bill defines "police officer" and "peace officer" according to the criminal procedure law.

New York S05018 mandates that police officers and peace officers wear functioning body cameras during search warrant executions and related actions.

New York S05018 amends the criminal procedure law to require that police officers and peace officers wear functioning and unobstructed body cameras during the execution of search warrants and any related actions. The cameras must be active before, during, and after the search, including securing persons or evidence. This requirement applies regardless of whether the officer has consent to enter the premises or if there are exigent circumstances. The bill defines "police officer" and "peace officer" according to the criminal procedure law.