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This bill requires correctional police officers in this State's correctional facilities to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances. The bill specifically requires correctional police officers employed in State correctional facilities who are acting in the performance of their official duties to wear a body worn camera: (1) when designated by the Department of Corrections as a member of the Special Operations Group; (2) while in a close custody unit; (3) while in a housing unit; (4) when providing mobile security; and (5) when in contact with a member of the public. According to the sponsor, the use of body worn cameras in correctional facilities enhances the surveillance capabilities in the facility, particularly blind spots, which can result in a reduction in instances of sexual assault. The cameras also provide unbiased accounts of use of force occurrences, provide evidence in prosecutions and intelligence gathering, deter negative behavior by both staff and inmates, and provide protection against frivolous lawsuits.

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Shirley Turner (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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