H.Res. 295 — Engrossed in House

H. RES. 295 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 10, 2015 RESOLUTION Whereas the United States Department of Justice issued a report titled, Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras, which details a number of benefits of body-worn cameras, including— (1) increased transparency and citizen views of police legitimacy; (2) improved behavior and civility among both police officers and citizens; and (3) increased evidentiary benefits that expedite resolution of citizen complaints or lawsuits and improving evidence for arrest and prosecution; and Whereas the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology conducted a 12-month study on the use of body-worn cameras used by law enforcement in the United Kingdom and estimated that the cameras led to a 50 percent reduction in use of force, and in addition, complaints against police fell approximately by 90 percent: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes all law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer; (2) recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect both citizens and police; and (3) encourages State and local law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras, including policies and protocols to handle privacy, storage, and other relevant concerns. Clerk.