Ohio body camera footage law

Police Help Neo-Nazis, Sparking Outrage

Following a neo-Nazi demonstration near Lockland Local Schools, Evendale police body camera footage reveals interactions between officers and the group. The footage shows the neo-Nazis’ departure in a U-Haul, leaving behind a vehicle and a service dog. Subsequent footage depicts the retrieval of one neo-Nazi and attempts to recover the abandoned Jeep, which had its tires slashed. Ultimately, the Jeep’s owner was transported to the Evendale Police Department due to safety concerns, and the Hamilton County Sheriff described the group as a small, cowardly entity. A third-party investigation into the police response is being sought by the school board.

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Ohio’s $750 Bodycam Footage Fee Sparks Civil Liberties Outrage

Ohio’s recent law allows police departments to charge up to $750 for body camera footage, sparking outrage among civil rights advocates and families of police brutality victims. This fee, slipped into an omnibus bill without public input, hinders access to crucial evidence like that which led to charges against Officer Ricky Anderson for the killing of Donovan Lewis. Advocates argue this creates a paywall to transparency and accountability, particularly impacting those already grieving and seeking justice. The law’s purported goal is to deter profit-driven content creators, but critics contend it disproportionately affects those directly impacted by police violence.

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