Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

H.R. 284 · 117th Congress · Jan 12, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

To require uniformed officers of the United States Capitol Police to utilize body-worn cameras while on duty.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act”.

Sec. 2 Requiring uniformed United States Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras while on duty

(a)

Requirement— Each uniformed officer of the United States Capitol Police whose job duties include interacting with the general public shall utilize a body-worn camera and ensure that the body-worn camera is activated while on duty.

(b)

Exception for officers on personal protection detail— Subsection (a) does not apply to an officer during any time in which the officer is serving on a personal protection detail.

(c)

Regulations— The Capitol Police Board shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

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Jan 12, 2021viewing Introduced in House Mr. Stanton (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Swalwell, Ms. Speier, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Foster) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

Section 1 Short title

Sec. 2 Requiring uniformed United States Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras while on duty

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