NY Attorney General Announces New Policy On Police Body Camera Footage

The video discusses a new policy by New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, to expedite the release of police body camera footage in cases of alleged misconduct. This change aims to make footage available to the public more quickly, as highlighted by the case of Daniel Prude, whose death after a police encounter led to delayed footage release and subsequent protests.

What is the main goal of the new policy regarding video footage release?

• To delay the release of footage

• To make footage available to the public as quickly as possible

• To keep footage confidential

• To involve more local authorities in the decision

Who is responsible for releasing body camera footage in cases of alleged police misconduct according to the new policy?

• The federal government

• The Mayor's office

• Local police departments

• New York's Attorney General

What was the outcome of the meeting between Letitia James and Daniel Prude's family?

• A decision to delay footage release

• A plan to keep footage private

• An announcement of a faster release process

• A call for more protests

What incident led to the announcement of the new policy?

• A city council meeting

• A routine traffic stop

• The death of Daniel Prude

• A peaceful protest

What was the public reaction to the delayed release of Daniel Prude's footage?

• Celebration

• Support for the police

• Indifference

• Protests and calls for accountability