Release of body camera footage in Talbot Co. fatal officer-involved chase delayed

TALBOT CO., Md. – The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General says there has been a delay in the release of body-worn camera footage of the fatal officer-involved chase in Talbot County on July 22nd.

An 18-year-old from Washington D.C. was pronounced dead following the crash, which happened just after 7 p.m. that evening.

We’re told the delay in the release of the footage is due to additional time needed to conduct witness interviews.

The Independent Investigations Division protocol states: “The IID will generally release body-worn and/or dashboard camera footage within 20 business days after the incident. There may be situations where more than 20 business days are necessary, including, but not limited to: investigators needing more time to complete witness interviews; technical delays caused by the need to redact information that raises privacy or safety concerns; or allowing family members or subject officers to view the video before it is released to the public. There may also be situations where the IID releases video sooner than 20 days where there is a substantial public interest in doing so. If the release of video is delayed, the IID will notify the public there’s been a delay and state the reason for the delay.”