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SAPD released this body cam footage of the arrest of Mathias Ometu in September. Ometu was mistakenly identified as a domestic violence suspect on Aug. 25. His charges were later dropped.
A new policy would require the San Antonio Police Department to release body cam footage in 60 days or provide a statement if the chief decides not to release the footage.
The policy applies to videos the department deems as a “critical incident” and sets the timeline for review and public release. Either the video or statement would be posted on SAPD’s website after a decision on the release. The revision comes after public demands for video of incidents that resulted in death at the hands of SAPD officers continue.