Rhode Island § 42-161-2 - Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program
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§ 42-161-2. Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-161-2
§ 42-161-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Attorney general” means the attorney general of the state of Rhode Island, or designee.
(2) “Body-worn camera” means a video and audio recording device that is carried by, or worn on the body of, a law enforcement officer and that is capable of recording the actions and interactions of the officer and the public.
(3) “Director of the department of public safety” means the director of public safety appointed by the governor pursuant to § 42-7.3-5, or designee.
(4) “Public safety grant administration office” means the public safety grant administration office as defined in chapter 26 of this title.
(5) “State-supported implementation period” means a period of five (5) years beginning on July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2026.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 228, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 229, § 1, effective
July 8, 2021.
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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-161-2 cover?
Section 42-161-2 ("Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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