Akron, OH passed a law requiring video footage of use-of-force incidents be released within 7 days

Akron, OH use-of-force incidents police video footage law

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The Akron City Council approved a law requiring the city to release video footage of use-of-force incidents by the police department within seven days of the incident. The video footage from body worn cameras will be automatically posted on the police department's website and if possible it must include at least three camera angles. Any member of the public can petition the city for release of footage they believe has failed to meet these requirements.

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Akron law requires use-of-force videos to post within 7 days | wkyc.com

Footage from body worn cameras will be automatically posted to www.akroncops.org within 7 days of the incident.

Akron adopts use-of-force law

Akron City Council passed the ordinance Monday night, which requires the footage to be posted on a city website within seven days of the event