police bodycam Archives - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating

The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.

February 7, 2024

By Reporters Committee

Local Legal Initiative

What the release of the Amir Locke shooting video reveals about Minnesota public access laws

The release of police bodycam footage highlights the discretionary application of the state's public access laws.

February 14, 2022

By Gillian Vernick

Freedom of Information

Massachusetts bodycam, dashcam footage should be publicly accessible

Statement: RCFP opposes Massachusetts bill exempting bodycam and dashcam footage from disclosure.

July 11, 2019

By Reporters Committee

Freedom of Information