The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is considering a policy change that would allow the deletion of nearly 12 million body-worn camera videos after five years, raising concerns among oversight officials who fear useful footage might be lost.
Key Facts
- LAPD seeks to delete about 11.8 million body-worn video recordings after five years
- Exceptions include videos from all police shootings and potential evidence in court cases or internal investigations
Incident Details
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Department | Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) |
| Officers Involved | Not specified, but the policy affects all officers using body-worn cameras |
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