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Covington releases body camera footage to boost transparency and trust

 
Covington releases body camera footage to boost transparency and trust
Joseph U. Meyer Mayor of Covington | Official Website

The City of Covington, Kentucky, has released body camera footage and an incident report related to an arrest made on September 23, 2024. This move is part of the city's ongoing effort to enhance transparency and foster trust with the community.

City officials emphasize that by making these materials available, they seek to "empower our community with the facts, while reinforcing our commitment to integrity and trustworthiness." Mayor Joe Meyer, speaking on behalf of the city, reiterated the commitment to maintain the highest standards of professionalism within their law enforcement practices.

The released materials, including the video and report, are intended for public review, which is encouraged by the city to uphold open communication and accountability. Covington officials stressed the importance of the public's role in evaluating these materials.

The city has provided an online link to the video as well as a downloadable file containing the "250328 Ullrich Incident Report" which is 238 KB in size.

The availability of such detailed and direct information is part of Covington's ongoing initiative to build a transparent and trust-based relationship with its residents.