West Virginia SB540 mandates Child Protective Services workers to use body-worn cameras during investigations of child abuse or neglect.

West Virginia SB540 amends the Code of West Virginia to require Child Protective Services workers to use body-worn cameras while investigating reports of child abuse or neglect. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated, but may refrain from using the camera if it compromises privacy or impedes the investigation. Audio and video recordings are part of the confidential child welfare record and must be preserved until all appellate timeframes are exhausted.

West Virginia SB540 mandates Child Protective Services workers to use body-worn cameras during investigations of child abuse or neglect.

West Virginia SB540 amends the Code of West Virginia to require Child Protective Services workers to use body-worn cameras while investigating reports of child abuse or neglect. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated, but may refrain from using the camera if it compromises privacy or impedes the investigation. Audio and video recordings are part of the confidential child welfare record and must be preserved until all appellate timeframes are exhausted.