DPD tells oversight board private entities cannot access department Flock feeds; property-room retention rules reviewed DPD leadership told the oversight board that private companies may share their Flock (vehicle-camera) data with Dallas Police but cannot access DPD’s Flock feeds; the department provided counts of fixed Flock cameras by division and said evidence destruction follows retention laws and owner-notification procedures.

Dallas Police have strict rules on surveillance data sharing, revealing how private companies can provide information but can't access DPD's own Flock camera feeds.

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City Council Discusses Drone Policy Changes and Evidence Retention Guidelines Council reviews updated drone policy emphasizing privacy protections and evidence retention measures.

Syracuse's Public Safety Committee is tackling the critical issue of drone footage retention, raising questions about transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices.

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Massachusetts amends laws on sexual assault evidence retention requirements Massachusetts mandates hospitals to inform rape victims about 15-year evidence preservation.

Massachusetts is taking a significant step in supporting survivors by mandating hospitals to inform rape victims about a crucial 15-year evidence preservation policy.

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Arkansas amends laws on sex offenses and jury challenges Arkansas lawmakers revise retention policies for serious crimes and peremptory challenges for jurors

Arkansas is set to reshape its criminal justice landscape with a bold new bill that could change how serious crimes are prosecuted and evidence is retained for nearly a century.

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