Senator proposes banning quotas for radar use; body-camera requirement debated

During debate on SB 2614, Senator McClendon asked whether quota systems could be attached to radar operations and said he would offer an amendment prohibiting quotas. He argued quota systems have historically been used as a revenue-generation tool tied to equipment purchases. Senator Mike Thompson said the bill does not address quotas directly and that a prohibition could be a friendly amendment; he did not oppose the idea in principle.

McClendon also asked whether officers using radar should be required to wear body cameras to preserve transparency. Senator Thompson responded that requiring body cameras would exceed the bill’s scope and could impose costs some sheriff's offices cannot afford. McClendon said he would research a potential floor amendment if the committee did not adopt changes.