Legislation or Bill(s)

The Mayor of Boston, The Boston Police Chief, and the Governor or Massachusetts are all strongly opposed to the implementation of body worn cameras

Collection of Video

None

Retention of Video

None

FOIA Exemptions

None

State exemption for certain investigatory materials with prejudicial qualities. Departmental exemption for (among other things) statements of the accused, identity and statements of witnesses (except in court), images of police personnel, and details of rape or sexual assaults