Release of Body Camera Footage from an Incident that Occurred on September 9, 2020
November 2, 2020
The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an incident that occurred on September 9, 2020 in the confines of the 42 Precinct, during which a person died while in police custody.
The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.
All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. The benefits of cameras are clear: transparency into police activity, de-escalation of police encounters and accountability for police officers, through an independent account of interactions between the police and the citizens they serve. Body-worn cameras serve as a vital part of ongoing efforts to increase trust between the police and all New Yorkers.