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Deadline for ICE officers to get body cameras
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway This program was later undone, but a change in course was announced this summer by DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin.
ICE officers in the Los Angeles area will soon be equipped with body cameras as part of their uniform. A mandate is in place for officers to wear the cameras during operations by the end of the month. The move towards increased transparency follows previous attempts to introduce body cameras, including a pilot program under the Biden administration.
This program was later undone, but a change in course was announced this summer by DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin. Further details on the implementation of body cameras for ICE officers are available from the Department of Homeland Security. The introduction of body cameras is a step towards greater accountability and transparency in law enforcement operations.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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