Commonwealth’s Attorney: body‑worn cameras and discovery are adding untenable workload
Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Herd told the board that body‑worn camera policies create extensive discovery and ethical work that his office cannot absorb without additional staff or higher pay; the presentation prompted a heated exchange with supervisors.
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Commonwealth's Attorney Mike Herd said the arrival of body‑worn cameras has produced more than "just looking at footage" — it requires expanded discovery, ethical screening and case preparation that has increased the office's workload well beyond staff capacities. Herd described working long stretches and said the office had to contend with expanded discovery rules that reach into general district court caseloads.
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