Congressman Rush Introduces ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ Restricting Federal Funds from Law Enforcement Agencies Noncompliant with Body Camera and Dash Cam Policies s

by Press on February 22, 2017

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U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (DIL01)

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2017. In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) has introduced H.R. 1213 ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ which requires, as a condition on the receipt of federal funds, that states require law enforcement agencies to have in effect a policy regarding the use of body-worn cameras and dashboard cameras.