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Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

H. Res. 16 · 115th Congress · Jan 3, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
recognizes all law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer;
(2)
recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect both citizens and police; and
(3)
encourages State and local law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras, including policies and protocols to handle privacy, storage, and other relevant concerns.