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NYPD bodycam policy comments

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The Reporters Committee and a coalition of news media organizations submitted comments on a draft policy regarding the NYPD's bodycam…

The Reporters Committee and a coalition of news media organizations submitted comments on a draft policy regarding the NYPD's bodycam program. The comments highlight the importance of compliance with New York's Freedom of Information Law when it comes to requests for bodycam video. They address, among other things, the limited scope of exceptions to disclosure, segregation requirements, technology and redactions, discretionary releases, and fees associated with FOIL requests.

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