Police worn body cameras can capture victims at some of their most vulnerable and traumatic times. Sadly we have cases where perpetrators have posted this video on line in order to humiliate and intimidate survivors.
Senate Bill 31 strikes a balance between the need for transparency and accountability for law enforcement and the need to protect the privacy and dignity of survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. The bill maintains access to footage for victims/survivors, those accused of crimes, court cases, and discovery, but prevents public access through the public information act and – importantly, removes discretion from local government officials about which cases deserve privacy protections.
Senate Bill 31 will give victims and survivors privacy, and still protect transparency and accountability.
Urge the Members of the Judicial Proceedings Committee to report Favorably on Senate Bill 31.
MARYLAND SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE
Leadership:
William C. Smith Jr., Chair (District 20, Montgomery County)
Phone: (410) 841-3634 | (301) 858-3634
E-mail: [email protected]
Jeff Waldstreicher, Vice Chair (District 18, Montgomery County)
Phone: (410) 841-3137 | (301) 858-3137
E-mail: [email protected]
Members:
Jack Bailey (District 29, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties)
Phone: (410) 841-3673 | (301) 858-3673
E-mail: [email protected]
Jill P. Carter (District 41, Baltimore City)
Phone: (410) 841-3697 | (301) 858-3697
E-mail: [email protected]
Robert Cassilly (District 34, Harford County)
Phone: (410) 841-3158 | (301) 858-3158
E-mail: [email protected]
Shelly Hettleman (District 11, Baltimore County)
Phone: (410) 841-3131 | (301) 858-3131
E-mail: [email protected]
Michael J. Hough (District 4, Frederick and Carroll Counties)
Phone: (410) 841-3704 | (301) 858-3704
E-mail: [email protected]
Susan C. Lee (District 16, Montgomery County)
Phone: (410) 841-3124 | (301) 858-3124
E-mail: [email protected]
Charles E. Sydnor III (District 44. Baltimore City & Baltimore County)
Phone: (410) 841-3612 | (301) 858-3612
E-mail: [email protected]
Ron Watson (District 23, Prince George's County)
Phone: (410) 841-3631 | (301) 858-3631
E-mail: [email protected]
Chris West (District 42, Baltimore County)
Phone: (410) 841-3648 | (301) 858-3648
E-mail: [email protected]
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