Bill > S03633

This bill requires the New York State Department of Corrections to mandate the use of body-worn cameras for correction officers assigned to supervise the general population in maximum security facilities. Specifically, correction officers will be required to wear personal video recording devices affixed to their uniforms while on duty, and these devices must record both audio and video of all interactions between officers and incarcerated individuals. The bill stipulates that the equipment must be installed within six months of the law's effective date, and the commissioner must develop rules and regulations for implementing the program. These regulations will include requirements for cataloguing and maintaining video recordings for at least six months, establishing minimum standards for recording devices, and protecting personal privacy. The commissioner is also mandated to issue annual reports evaluating the effectiveness of the body cameras, including an assessment of their impact on safety indicators such as assaultive behaviors, serious injuries, and deaths among incarcerated individuals, officers, and personnel. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that these devices cannot be used for surveillance purposes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3633