| Source | Better Government Association |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 2, 2025, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 2, 2025, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.bettergov.org/2025/12/02/how-to-foia-for-body-camera-footage/ |
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Under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, there is a presumption that
government records are open to the public. Body cam footage is an anomaly. Its
availability is dictated by the [ Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act
][1] , not by FOIA. Want to get the footage? This guide from BGA Polic...