New Illinois bill would require EMS workers to wear body cameras – WCIA (Champaign)

A new bill sponsored by Sen. Doris Turner would require the use of body cameras by EMS workers supplied by their employer to film all their interactions with members of the public. All ambulances would also have to be equipped with dashboard cameras.
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Trash Panda
1 year ago

HIPPA Act may be a giant hurdle to overcome as paramedics etc fall into the category covered by that law.

Irwin Fletcher
1 year ago
Reply to  Trash Panda

Not a horrible idea, but very true on the HIPPA, as well as this being another unfunded mandate. The cameras aren’t expensive, but the storage of the videos is VERY costly.

Stewie the Roof Baby
1 year ago

Do these idiots sit around all day and think of stupid meaningless $hit to do?

Trash Panda
1 year ago

Yes

Trash Panda
1 year ago

Politicians first!

the doctor
1 year ago
Reply to  Trash Panda

That was my first thought. Bodycams on all the pols

Pat S.
1 year ago
Reply to  Trash Panda

Amen!

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