The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the delay in the release of the body-worn camera footage of the fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Laurel, Howard County, Maryland.
The delay in the release of the footage is the result of the need for additional time to allow the involved parties to view the video before it is released to the public. 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.” To read the original news release, click here: https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2024/120124.pdf .
Original source can be found here.