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Richmond council adopts new officer-involved-shooting communications policy, launches mental-health services assessment
Summary
The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted revisions to police policies requiring earlier public updates after officer-involved shootings and aligning body‑worn camera release timelines with state law, and directed staff to issue an RFP for a citywide mental‑health services assessment to identify gaps and recommend services.
The Richmond City Council on Nov. 18 unanimously adopted revisions to Richmond Police Department policies that set stricter timelines and content for public communications after officer‑involved shootings and clarified standards for releasing critical‑incident audio and video.
The changes require an initial press release within 24 hours, monthly status updates, and that body‑worn camera footage be released with minimal redactions “only those that are allowable by state law,” aligning the policy with California Government Code…
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