§ 42-161-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program.” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 228, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 229, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
§ 42-161-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Attorney general” means the attorney general of the state of Rhode Island, or designee; (2) “Body-worn camera” means a video and audio recording device that is carried by, or worn on the body of, a law enforcement officer and that is capable of recording the actions […]
§ 42-161-3. Powers of attorney general and department of public safety — Establishment of grant program. (a) The director of the department of public safety is hereby authorized, within available funds, to award grants and other forms of funding to facilitate the adoption of body-worn cameras by Rhode Island police departments. The director of the […]
§ 42-161-4. Rules and regulations — Statewide policies, procedures, and guidelines for the use and operation of body-worn cameras. (a) The director of the department of public safety in consultation with the attorney general shall promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to chapter 35 of this title, to develop the criteria and manner in which funds […]
§ 42-161-5. Reporting requirements. The director of the department of public safety shall publish a report on the funding of the statewide body-worn camera program within sixty (60) days following the end of each fiscal year. The report shall contain information on the commitment, disbursement, and use of funds pursuant to this chapter. The director […]
