2016 Maryland Code
Public Safety
Title 3 - Law Enforcement
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 3-511. Development and publication of policy for issuance and use of body-worn camera by law enforcement officer.

On or before January 1, 2016, the Maryland Police Training Commission shall develop and publish online a policy for the issuance and use of a body-worn camera by a law enforcement officer that addresses:

(1) the testing of body-worn cameras to ensure adequate functioning;

(2) the procedure for the law enforcement officer to follow if the camera fails to properly operate at the beginning of or during the law enforcement officer's shift;

(3) when recording is mandatory;

(4) when recording is prohibited;

(5) when recording is discretionary;

(6) when recording may require consent of a subject being recorded;

(7) when a recording may be ended;

(8) providing notice of recording;

(9) access to and confidentiality of recordings;

(10) the secure storage of data from a body-worn camera;

(11) review and use of recordings;

(12) retention of recordings;

(13) dissemination and release of recordings;

(14) consequences for violations of the agency's body-worn camera policy;

(15) notification requirements when another individual becomes a party to the communication following the initial notification;

(16) specific protections for individuals when there is an expectation of privacy in private or public places; and

(17) any additional issues determined to be relevant in the implementation and use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers.