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Alex Padilla: Body cameras are already required by state and local law enforcement across the country. It has been for years in many…

On the recordJune 6, 2026
Body cameras are already required by state and local law enforcement across the country. It has been for years in many jurisdictions, and what we’ve learned from that experience is that it is not just an important tool for transparency; it helps keep agents accountable.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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