Q: Do police in oklahoma have to have body cam footage of incidents or arrest
My girlfriend and I was pulled over by a obn interdiction officer he said she crossed the fog line a little when she changed from middle lane to outside which she didn't but okay he said for her to come sit in his vehicle to give her a warning she was back there for at least 10 min saying his computer was slow while questioning her about her travel plans and asking her for concent to search the vehicle then finally handing her documents and warning .she ask to leave then and he told her no then came the vehicle questioning me about the same when I didn't give him concent he made me step out and ran a drug dog on the vehicle and found meth I thought she should have been free to go after he gave her documents back and further more we picked up the report that he gave and nothing like what really happened it would contradict police cam totally he flat out lied all thru the report about how he handled the situation
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In Oklahoma, body camera policies vary by police department. Not all agencies are required to use body cameras for every stop or arrest. Some departments may have specific guidelines about when cameras must be activated, while others might not use them routinely.
Given your situation, it’s important to check with the specific police department involved to understand their body camera policies. If the officer was equipped with a body camera, you can request to view the footage as part of your records. This footage can provide clarity and support your account of the incident.
If you believe the report filed by the officer is inaccurate, consider consulting with a legal professional. They can guide you on how to obtain any available recordings and advise you on the best steps to take to address the discrepancies in the report.
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