How I Get 100s of Body-Cam Videos from Police Via the Freedom of Information Act

I’ve gotten plenty of raw body-worn camera videos directly from law enforcement — and plenty of refusals. Here’s exactly how I do it.

The history of BODY-WORN CAMERA VIDEOS

Here we go! Where did all these body-cam videos come from that we are seeing all over YouTube?

In this instruction guide, I’m going to show you how I got into the business of requesting, receiving, downloading, editing, and publishing body-cam videos to YouTube, Patreon, and Spotify video.

But before we get all into those nitty-gritty details, I feel like I must include a blurb about the history of body-cam videos.

WHEN DID BODY-WORN CAMERA VIDEOS BEGIN?

Well, according to trusty old ChatGPT, “Body-worn camera videos began to be widely adopted by law enforcement agencies in the early to mid-2010s.

“The use of body-worn cameras became more prevalent as a response to calls for increased transparency and accountability in policing.

“The exact timeline of adoption may vary by jurisdiction, as…