West Virginia SB557 mandates Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras during investigations of child abuse and neglect.

West Virginia SB557 requires Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras while investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated before using the cameras. However, they may refrain from using the cameras if they believe it would compromise the child's privacy or impede the investigation. Audio and video recordings from the cameras must be stored for the duration the case is open and are considered confidential records.

West Virginia SB557 mandates Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras during investigations of child abuse and neglect.

West Virginia SB557 requires Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras while investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated before using the cameras. However, they may refrain from using the cameras if they believe it would compromise the child's privacy or impede the investigation. Audio and video recordings from the cameras must be stored for the duration the case is open and are considered confidential records.