North Carolina Attorney General Calls For Change To Body Cam Laws

The video discusses the importance of making body cam and dashcam footage part of the public record. Josh Stein advocates for changing state law to facilitate this. The family of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by police, is calling for the release of all body cam footage related to his death. Currently, a judge must approve the release of such footage, but Stein argues for a standardized procedure and timeline to make footage public.

What is the current requirement under state law for releasing body cam footage to the public?

What changes does Stein propose regarding the release of body cam footage?