To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

This bill would require members of the Armed Forces who are sent to Washington, DC by the President to deal with crime or civil unrest to wear body cameras while on duty. The cameras and rules would be similar to the DC Metropolitan Police Department’s body-worn camera program, aiming to increase transparency and public trust.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Service members on active duty in DC under a presidential order related to crime or civil disturbance.
• What changes: They must take part in a body-camera program similar to DC’s police program and wear cameras while performing their duties.
• When: The requirement would start 30 days after the bill becomes law.