Body cam mandates
| Category | States | Noteworthy |
| Full Mandate 🟢 | Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina | Illinois utilized a phased rollout ending in 2025; South Carolina’s mandate is contingent on state funding. |
| Partial / Grant 🟡 | California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Utah | Kentucky requires cameras for certain “no-knock” warrant executions. Ohio and Florida have high adoption via grants but face “paywall” issues for footage access. |
| No Mandate 🔴 | Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Washington, Arizona, etc. | Missouri and Michigan require agencies to have written policies if they choose to use cameras, but do not mandate their use. |
Dash cam mandates
| Scope | Mandate Level | Key Details |
| Federal Officers | Required | Uniformed federal officers in marked vehicles must utilize both body and dashboard cameras. |
| Connecticut | Mandated | One of the few states with specific legislation encompassing vehicle-based recording alongside BWCs. |
| Missouri | Agency Option | No statewide requirement; however, agencies like St. Charles County use integrated packages with forward/rear-facing vehicle cameras. |
| Washington | Regulated | While not a universal mandate for use, 2026 laws (SB 6002) place strict privacy rules on how vehicle cameras collect and share data. |
| Nationwide (All 50) | Permitted | Dash cams are legal in all 50 states for law enforcement and the public, provided they do not obstruct the driver’s view. |
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