Establishing a pilot program to trial the use of body-worn cameras by outreach workers engaging with unsheltered individuals

Summary

This bill would require that the commissioner of social services establish a pilot program to trial the use of body-worn cameras by outreach workers conducting outreach to unsheltered individuals. No later than a year after the program ends, the commissioner would be required to submit a report detailing: the cost, benefits, and challenges of implementing the program; data related to number of contacts made by outreach workers participating in the program as well as its impact on outreach placement rates; an assessment of the outreach worker training curriculum based on an evaluation of the footage; and a recommendation on whether to make permanent or expand the pilot. The commissioner would be required to make a redacted version of the footage available for a council member to view within 30 days of the council member’s request.

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Committee on General Welfare

Full history

1. Apr 30, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Apr 30, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare

   NYC Council