Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 2.139

Body-Worn Camera Recording

Body-Worn Camera Recording is covered under Art. 2.139 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam. Cadets typically encounter this topic under "Officer Duties" on practice exams.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Officer-involved shooting OR officer-involved injury/death; Report submitted to OAG by the agency; Within 30 days.

Elements you must prove

  • Officer-involved shooting OR officer-involved injury/death
  • Report submitted to OAG by the agency
  • Within 30 days

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Worked example 1

Texas law requires that a peace officer who uses force resulting in serious bodily injury or death report the incident to OAG within what time frame?

  1. 24 hours
  2. 30 days
  3. Within 30 days through the agency's reporting system to OAG Correct
  4. Quarterly
Why: Under Art. 2.139 (officer-involved injuries or deaths), a law enforcement agency must submit a written report to the Office of the Attorney General not later than the 30th day after the incident.
Statute: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2.139