Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill requires the Metropolitan Police Department to publicly release body-worn camera footage and names of officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents, including those where other law enforcement officers were present alongside MPD officers. The measure expands transparency requirements to cover incidents occurring between August 1, 2025, and the bill's effective date, mandating that such footage be made available within 10 business days after that date. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from reviewing body-worn camera recordings when writing initial incident reports for officer-involved deaths or serious use of force cases directly involving MPD members. These changes apply to both MPD officers and other law enforcement officers present during qualifying incidents, ensuring broader accountability for use of force situations.