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Assembly committee amends and advances draft policy on release of officer body‑worn camera footage
Summary
Committee of the Whole amended a draft ordinance setting timelines and redaction rules for releasing body‑worn camera footage in critical incidents and advanced the ordinance as amended to the full assembly.
The City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole on May 5 amended and advanced an ordinance that sets rules and timelines for release of officer body‑worn camera footage in critical incidents. The committee debated redaction timelines, legal prohibitions and a role for prosecuting authorities in requesting delays.
The draft ordinance (listed in the packet as Ordinance 2025‑05) was returned to committee with edits requested at a prior hearing. Staff and the police chief briefed members on two staff recommended clarifications: make explicit that footage will not be released when prohibited by a court order or other law, and…
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