An Act relative to body worn cameras

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to permit police officers to review body-worn camera footage of an incident before making official statements about it. By changing the wording in Chapter 253 of the 2020 Acts, the legislation removes a previous restriction that barred officers from accessing such recordings prior to providing their accounts. The change directly affects law enforcement officers involved in incidents captured by body cameras, allowing them to view the footage to inform their initial statements. This policy adjustment aims to clarify the process for officers reviewing their own recorded interactions without altering other aspects of the current legal framework.