Rhode Island General Laws 42-161-5. Reporting requirements
The director of the department of public safety shall publish a report on the funding of the statewide body-worn camera program within sixty (60) days following the end of each fiscal year. The report shall contain information on the commitment, disbursement, and use of funds pursuant to this chapter. The director of the department of public safety shall provide a copy of the report to the governor, attorney general, speaker of the house, and senate president.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 228, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 229, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-161-5
- Attorney general: means the attorney general of the state of Rhode Island, or designee;
(2) "Body-worn camera" means a video and audio recording device that is carried by, or worn on the body of, a law enforcement officer and that is capable of recording the actions and interactions of the officer and the public;
(3) "Director of the department of public safety" means the director of public safety appointed by the governor pursuant to § 42-7. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-161-2
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.