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City Council, May 22, 2026

Votes on Hearing on BPD body-worn and dashboard camera footage release protocols (Docket 0638)

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This Boston City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice hearing (docket 0638) examined the Boston Police Department's protocols for releasing body-worn and dashboard camera footage under Department Rule 405.

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Jurisdiction
Boston, MA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
May 22, 2026
Decisions
1 zoning decision
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Hearing on BPD body-worn and dashboard camera footage release protocols (Docket 0638)

Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice held an informational hearing examining Boston Police Department Rule 405 governing release of body-worn and dashboard camera footage. Testimony from Commissioner Michael Cox and BPD staff covered retention schedules, public records law exemptions,...

Meeting Summary

This Boston City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice hearing (docket 0638) examined the Boston Police Department's protocols for releasing body-worn and dashboard camera footage under Department Rule 405.

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Hearing on BPD body-worn and dashboard camera footage release protocols (Docket 0638)

Who Spoke (11)

ChairCouncilmemberAttorney · 2Witness

On the record: the chair, a councilmember, 2 attorneys, and a witness.

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