Justice Department Says It Will Now Require Federal Officers To Wear Body Cameras
In a reversal of long-standing policy, the DOJ said it would start to require body cameras when federal officers are executing search warrants or making pre-planned arrests.
Federal agents will now be required to wear body cameras when executing search warrants or making pre-planned arrests, according to a new policy outlined Monday by the Justice Department's second highest-ranking official.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the change in a memo acknowledging the importance of "transparency and accountability" in building trust between federal officers and the communities they serve.
While a growing number, the Justice Department has long shielded federal officers from wearing them, arguing they pose a potential risk to sensitive investigations.
