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HRES 16 115th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Evidence and witnesses Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Right of privacy

Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

Introduced: January 3, 2017 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jan 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer.

Recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police.

Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.

What's happening now January 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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