Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill to charge public for release of police video footage

Ohioans might have to pay out of their own pockets for access to police video footage, including body camera footage, after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 315 into law Jan. 3. Dan Tierney, DeWine’s press secretary, said charges will vary in amount based on the particular law enforcement agency and its hourly rate. The […]

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