The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the release of the body-worn camera footage of the in-custody death in Baltimore County on January 10, 2024, has been delayed.
The delay in the release of the footage is the result of the need for additional time to redact portions of the video for the decedent’s and witnesses’ privacy. Per IID protocols, “The IID will generally release body-worn and/or dashboard camera footage within 20 business days after the incident. There may be situations where more than 20 business days are necessary, including, but not limited to: investigators needing more time to complete witness interviews; technical delays caused by the need to redact information that raises privacy or safety concerns; or allowing family members or subject officers to view the video before it is released to the public.
There may also be situations where the IID releases video sooner than 20 days where there is a substantial public interest in doing so. If the release of video is delayed, the IID will notify the public there’s been a delay and state the reason for the delay.”
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