In watching the news I've seen various approaches to releasing police videos. In our Model Body Cameral Legislation we include some provisions regarding the release of the videos and I thought it might be helpful to understand what policy other municipalities follow with regard to releasing evidence, such as a video, of alleged police misconduct under circumstances where an investigation (either criminal or administrative) and/or civil litigation is pending. I have seen media reports to the effect that municipalities have differing approaches to the issue. It has been reported, for example, that in Cincinnati such evidence will be released within 24 hours unless there exist "compelling investigatory reasons" to hold it longer. I'd be curious to know if that's an accurate statement of the Cincinnati policy, and what policy other municipalities follow. I will try to compile the results and also will send your replies to interested members when possible. Thank you for your help on this issue. Chuck Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Executive Director and General Counsel International Municipal Lawyers Association, Inc. 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1440 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 202-466-5424 x7110 Direct: 202-742-1016 Cell: 240-876-6790 Plan ahead: IMLA's Annual Seminar April 15-18, 2016 - Omni Shoreham, Washington D.C. IMLA's Annual Conference September 28 - October 2, 2016 - San Diego