Rules and Regulations

Overview

Type of Filing: Adoption

Regulation Status: Active

Effective: 10/26/2022

Regulation Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-161-4

Purpose and Reason: These rules and regulations are promulgated to set forth the statewide policy for the use and operation of body-worn cameras. The policy is intended to govern Rhode Island law enforcement agencies using and operating body-worn cameras in connection with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-161, the Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program.

Rulemaking Documents

• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Rule
• Summary of Regulatory Analysis

Other Resources

• Recording of public meeting held on August 3, 2022, Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras
• RI Secretary of State's Page on Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras