Civil Rights Principles on Body Worn Cameras. The principles, which pertain to mobile cameras operated by law enforcement personnel, urge departments to (1) develop camera policies in public; (2) commit to a set of narrow and well-defined purposes for how footage should be used; (3) specify clear operational policies for recording, retention, and access; (4) make the footage available to promote accountability while also protecting privacy; and (5) preserve the independent evidentiary value of officer reports by requiring officers to file reports before viewing footage.]]>
