Bill > AB2419

This bill mandates that the County of Los Angeles implement a body-worn camera program for its probation department, requiring probation officers and staff who interact with probation clients in the field and in facilities to wear these cameras. The county, the probation department, and employee organizations must collaboratively develop a policy and an implementation plan by June 1, 2027, with the program to begin on January 1, 2028. The policy will outline specific requirements, including which officers wear cameras, camera specifications, where they should be worn, how the public will be notified of recording, data retention, and how officers will review footage for training purposes. The bill also states that a special law is needed for Los Angeles County due to its unique size and population, and if the state mandates costs for this program, local agencies will be reimbursed according to established procedures.

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