requiring fish and game officers to wear body cameras.

This bill requires all conservation officers in New Hampshire to wear body-worn cameras and mandates that these devices be used according to specific policies. It restricts who can access or alter the video footage, prohibiting editing, sharing, or using facial recognition technology except for identifying suspects in crimes. The law also sets rules for how long recordings must be kept, generally requiring destruction within 180 days unless the footage involves serious incidents like the use of deadly force, complaints filed against officers, or interactions with hunters and fishermen. Finally, the bill allows conservation officers to apply for grants from the Public Safety Enhancement Fund to help cover the costs associated with these cameras.