Accountability Board releases recommendations in Baltimore

Real-time footage of police encounters can help restore trust in the community, and to that end, the Baltimore City Police Accountability Board has made that one of its top priorities in its recommendations. “Require more frequent officer training on the proper use and operation of body-worn cameras,” said Board Policy & Advice Chair Jesmond Riggins, “and improve public access and understanding of law enforcement activities through enhanced digital transparency.” The board, which reviews citizen complaints about officers, also wants to work more closely with investigations into allegations about officers, to speed up the process and to create an independent office solely devoted to their oversight.