ICE to Release Body Camera Footage When It 'Serves Its Best Interests,' According to Policy
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is set to equip its agents with body cameras by the end of September, following years of delays. However, ICE's policy grants it significant discretion over which recordings are made public, stating that any release must align with its 'best interests.' This means that while videos of shootings and serious incidents may be released within 72 hours, the agency can withhold footage if deemed necessary. Critics argue this could lead to selective transparency, undermining accountability. ICE has already spent $30.9 million on these cameras, with over half of its field agents receiving them.
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