"A new policy adopted by the City Council on Tuesday will require the department to only make edits to body camera video footage from critical incidents that are permitted under Assembly Bill 748. The law limits redactions to only those meant to protect someone's reasonable expectation of privacy."
""These particular videos give a one-sided point of view which is the police department," Jimenez said. "Having it more simplified where we're following state law is a key part of really creating a more transparent process.""
"Councilmembers first took up the issue during a contentious Sept. 16 meeting that included shouting matches, rebukes of council leadership and chants to "jail killer cops.""
The City Council adopted a policy preventing the Richmond Police Department from adding contextual edits to body-worn camera footage of officer-involved shootings. Edits will be limited to those allowed under Assembly Bill 748, which restricts redactions to protect reasonable expectations of privacy. The policy directs the city to seek additional services for witnesses and families affected by officer-involved shootings. The city manager will collaborate with police leadership and staff to craft a public communication policy specifying timing, frequency and transparency of releases. The decision follows contentious council meetings and a recent police killing that drew public outcry.
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