peace officers; cameras; disclosures; recordings

Arizona's SB 1675 requires all local law enforcement agencies and the state police department to provide body-worn cameras for peace officers by July 1, 2027. Officers must activate cameras during public contact (except for specific exceptions like undercover work, court appearances, or unrelated administrative discussions) and face disciplinary action - including certification suspension or termination - for intentional failure to activate or tampering with footage. The bill mandates that agencies release unedited video from misconduct complaints within 21 days and redact sensitive content (like nudity or sexual assault footage) before public disclosure. It also requires agencies to follow state retention guidelines for recordings and allows privacy protections for victims, witnesses, or juveniles depicted in footage.