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Resident raises oversight concerns about police body cameras; chief outlines department policy and complaint options
Summary
A public commenter criticized the city's proposed body-camera practice; the police chief described the department's current program and outlined complaint avenues including supervisors, the chief’s office and the on-duty commander.
A Federal Way resident on July 1 urged the council to strengthen oversight of police body‑worn cameras, saying current practices allow officers to record civilians on private property and that internal review rules limit accountability.
“Now, yes, police body cameras are a good thing if they're used properly. But the way that it's being implemented by this city is not exactly, well, it's not gonna be helpful for…
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