Acting director defends disclosure limits as consistent with federal law
ICE said Saturday it expects all officers and agents in the field to have body cameras by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide a visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations.
The rollout would equip every officer and agent in the field with body cameras.
But whether the public can see that footage depends largely on ICE, the agency said. Provisions allow the agency’s leadership to retain or indefinitely delay releasing recordings after serious injuries or deaths in custody.
ICE defended its body-camera policy amid questions about those disclosure provisions. The agency said the restrictions aim to protect investigations and privacy.
Acting Director David J. Venturella said the restrictions comply with federal law and are consistent with policies at other federal security agencies.