Rhode Island S2991 mandates correctional staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in correctional facilities.

Rhode Island S2991, known as The Willie Washington, Jr. Act, requires all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility. The act mandates the establishment of an independent incident oversight board to review recorded incidents involving use of force, complaints against staff, or other critical incidents. The board will also conduct periodic assessments and audits of facility operations, policies, and practices.

Rhode Island S2991 mandates correctional staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in correctional facilities.

Rhode Island S2991, known as The Willie Washington, Jr. Act, requires all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility. The act mandates the establishment of an independent incident oversight board to review recorded incidents involving use of force, complaints against staff, or other critical incidents. The board will also conduct periodic assessments and audits of facility operations, policies, and practices.