Body Camera Footage Release Delayed in Police-Involved In-Custody Death in Montgomery County

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BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the delay in the release of the body-worn camera footage of the police-involved in-custody incident that occurred Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland. The decedent was pronounced dead on Thursday, December 26, 2024.  

The delay in the release of the footage is the result of the need for additional time to make necessary redactions to protect the privacy of uninvolved individuals and to allow involved parties to view the video before it is released to the public, which is required under IID protocols.

Per IID protocols, “The IID will generally release body-worn and/or dashboard camera footage within 20 business days after the incident. There may be situations where more than 20 business days are necessary, including, but not limited to: investigators needing more time to complete witness interviews; technical delays caused by the need to redact information that raises privacy or safety concerns; or allowing family members or subject officers to view the video before it is released to the public. There may also be situations where the IID releases video sooner than 20 days where there is a substantial public interest in doing so. If the release of video is delayed, the IID will notify the public there’s been a delay and state the reason for the delay.”  

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