SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Although no formal stance on the issue of law enforcement officers’ use of body cameras has been taken by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, the general consensus of its members and leadership is that current Georgia law is concerning. According to Executive Director Chuck Spahos, the specific code section, O.C.G.A. […]
Experts say law enforcement body camera use is illegal in some circumstances
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Questions arise on GPD body camera use
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Publisher’s note – As the city of Griffin prepares to equip its police officers with body cameras, The Grip learned that current state law raises questions regarding the legality of their use in some circumstances. A number of interviews with local and state officials were conducted and a series of articles […]
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Prosecuting attorney concerned about potential impact of body cameras
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Spalding County Senior Assistant District Attorney Kimberly Schwartz acknowledges she has concerns regarding the use of law enforcement body cameras and the manner in which they may impact criminal prosecutions. Schwartz cited the same section of the Georgia Code as Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Executive Director Chuck Spahos – 16-11-62 – […]
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