FOIA letter generator
Draft a public-records request for police bodycam footage. Fill in what you know, and the letter updates as you type. Copy it or download it, then send it to the agency yourself.
Not legal advice. This is a generic template. Deadlines, fees, exemptions and special bodycam rules vary by state, and some states restrict bodycam release (North Carolina, for example, generally requires a court order). Check your state in the RCFP Open Government Guide before you send. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us.
Your letter
Tip: keep a copy and note the date you sent it. Response deadlines usually run from the date the agency receives your request.
What happens next
Read how police bodycam footage becomes public for the full process: exemptions, redactions, fees and appeals.
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