This bill adds language exempting video/audio from release to the press or public unless directed by the courts. WAM supports the position of the Sheriff and Chiefs Association.  This issue is on the 2017 WAM's Legislative agenda.

WAM ACTION: 3/3/17, after conference committee, House concurred with Senate addressing dash board and body cameras.

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House did not concur with Senate, headed toward conference committee.  

WAM ACTION: 2/24/17, bill passed House COW on third and final reading. 

WAM ACTION: 2/14/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support, bill passed House Judiciary Committee 7-1.   

WAM Action Taken: 1/16/17 Rick Kaysen attended the subcommittee, bill passed as amended, on to House, amendment allows for more permissive language (may vs shall), WAM, Sheriff-Police association, WPA, ACLU all supported the amendment. 

WAM Action Taken: 1/13/17 Rick Kaysen testified in support including two amendments; bill laid back until 1/16/17.