Assembly Bill 634 mandates that law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin release specific data to the public following certain critical incidents, including officer-involved deaths and incidents resulting in great bodily harm or death while in the presence or custody of a law enforcement officer. The bill defines "data" to encompass body camera footage, vehicle camera recordings, audio from emergency calls, and other relevant recordings held by law enforcement. Agencies are required to release this data within 15 days of the incident, while also allowing for certain exemptions where data may be redacted or withheld to protect privacy, confidentiality, or security interests.

The bill also includes provisions for notifying individuals who may be affected by the release of the data, such as employees of the law enforcement agency involved, victims, and district attorneys, within 48 hours of the incident. Additionally, it amends existing statutes to incorporate these new requirements, ensuring that training and compliance reviews for body camera data management align with the new release obligations. The amendments clarify that the previous confidentiality provisions do not apply to data subject to the new release requirements, thereby enhancing transparency in law enforcement practices.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 165.87(3)(e), 165.87, 175.47(5)(b), 175.47