The agency has spent millions to purchase the devices and store footage, but says it can’t release recordings due to security concerns.

Under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, there is a presumption that government records are open to the public. Body cam footage is an anomaly. Its availability is dictated by the […] ...

The Detroit Police Officers Association filed a lawsuit to block a new city ordinance requiring the release of police body and dashboard camera footage within 30 days in cases involving great bodily ...