Cop Dash Cam Video, Evidence and Records Requests

Find the agency's public-record request page and provide the incident number, date, time, location and involved officer or vehicle if known. Follow up before the applicable retention period expires.

A request may be withheld, delayed or redacted under exemptions for investigations, privacy or other protected interests. The governing law and appeal process differ by jurisdiction.

Lock or copy the relevant clip promptly, preserve the original file and card when appropriate, and create a separate viewing copy. Avoid edits to the preserved original.

It may, depending on the installed system, microphone, activation state and agency policy. Do not assume audio exists until the recording or records response confirms it.