Bill > B26-0618

This bill, the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Amendment Act of 2026, aims to increase transparency in law enforcement reporting and body camera footage. Specifically, it mandates that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers must include identifying information for all officers present at an arrest scene, detail any use of force during an arrest, and note the number of unidentified officers or any instances where an officer refused to disclose their identity in arrest reports and probable cause affidavits, which are legal documents used to establish sufficient reason for a warrantless arrest. Furthermore, the bill amends the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 to require the public release of body camera footage and a description of incidents involving a serious use of force by a federal law enforcement officer against an individual, when such an incident is captured by an MPD officer's body camera. A "federal law enforcement officer" is defined as any U.S. government employee empowered to make arrests, conduct investigations, or carry firearms. This provision is intended to provide greater public access to information regarding law enforcement actions, particularly in situations involving potential misconduct or significant use of force.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0618