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Residents tell Rapid City Council body cameras have been muted; speakers call for accountability
Summary
Two residents told the council they believe Rapid City Police officers have been allowed to mute or turn off body cameras during public interactions and raised concerns about delayed use‑of‑force reporting and missing footage; council took no formal action during public comment.
At the start of Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting two residents used the public‑comment period to say Rapid City Police officers have been permitted to mute or turn off body cameras during some responses and that the city needs to hold law enforcement accountable.
Andrew Ironshell identified himself as a community member and asked the council to meet with him and his colleagues to discuss “what my sense of accountability looks like in this community.” He said he was speaking “for those that don’t have a…
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