Connecticut House Bill HB06042

Connecticut 2021 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/21
• Refer: 1/28/21

Caption

An Act Concerning Police Body And Dashboard Camera Data Storage.

Impact

The introduction of HB 6042 addresses a key concern among municipalities regarding the financial implications of maintaining and storing vast amounts of data generated by police body cameras and dashboard cameras. By requiring the development of cost-efficient storage solutions, the bill has the potential to lead to significant savings for local governments, which could then be redirected to other essential services or community programs.

Summary

House Bill 6042, titled An Act Concerning Police Body And Dashboard Camera Data Storage, aims to amend existing statutes to assist municipalities with the costs associated with the storage of data from police body and dashboard cameras. The bill seeks to direct the Department of Administrative Services to explore various options aimed at reducing these storage costs for local governments, thereby alleviating some financial burdens related to public safety administration.

Contention

While there might be broad support for cost reduction in police data storage, issues could arise concerning data privacy and security. Legislators may debate how these changes will impact public accountability and oversight of police activities, particularly in light of growing concerns over privacy rights and the management of sensitive information. The balance between cost savings and maintaining public trust in law enforcement practices may emerge as a point of contention in discussions surrounding this bill.