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To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recorded data for law enforcement officers.

USA115th CongressHR-3944| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2017 or the Police CAMERA Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to purchase or lease body-worn cameras and to implement body-worn camera programs. A state, local government, or Indian tribe that receives a grant must comply with certain requirements, including to establish policies and procedures for the use of body-worn cameras and to adopt recorded data collection and retention protocols. The BJA must establish and maintain a toolkit to provide training and technical assistance, including best practices for implementation, model policies and procedures, and research materials. The BJA must also study and report to Congress on the efficacy, impact, and effect of using body-worn cameras.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1918
Introduced in Senate
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 4, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)
  • October 4, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1918
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • October 4, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-1918: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recording data for law enforcement officers.
Civil actions and liabilityCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPerformance measurementPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recorded data for law enforcement officers.

USA115th CongressHR-3944| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2017 or the Police CAMERA Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to purchase or lease body-worn cameras and to implement body-worn camera programs. A state, local government, or Indian tribe that receives a grant must comply with certain requirements, including to establish policies and procedures for the use of body-worn cameras and to adopt recorded data collection and retention protocols. The BJA must establish and maintain a toolkit to provide training and technical assistance, including best practices for implementation, model policies and procedures, and research materials. The BJA must also study and report to Congress on the efficacy, impact, and effect of using body-worn cameras.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1918
Introduced in Senate
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 4, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)
  • October 4, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1918
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • October 4, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-1918: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recording data for law enforcement officers.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPerformance measurementPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations