Delaware Freedom of Information Act
How to Request Body Camera Footage in Delaware
You can ask a Delaware police department for body-worn camera and dash camera video under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. 10001 to 10007). Response timeline: The public body must respond as soon as possible and within 15 business days, by providing the records, denying them, or explaining that more time is needed (for voluminous records, legal advice, or archived records) with a good-faith estimate (29 Del. C. 10003(h)(1)). You can petition the Attorney General if it misses the deadline. Access is guaranteed to Delaware citizens.. Be as specific as you can about the date, place, and people involved, and ask for electronic copies.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026. Statute: 29 Del. C. 10001 to 10007 (opens in a new tab).
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I get body camera footage from a Delaware police department?
- You can request body-worn camera and dash camera video under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. 10001 to 10007). Some records may be withheld or redacted under exemptions in the law, for example for open investigations or privacy.
- What should I include in a request for body camera footage?
- Name the department, describe the records as precisely as you can (date, time, location, officer name or badge number, case number), ask for electronic copies, and ask for a fee estimate first.
- How long will it take?
- The response timeline under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. 10001 to 10007) is: The public body must respond as soon as possible and within 15 business days, by providing the records, denying them, or explaining that more time is needed (for voluminous records, legal advice, or archived records) with a good-faith estimate (29 Del. C. 10003(h)(1)). You can petition the Attorney General if it misses the deadline. Access is guaranteed to Delaware citizens.. Large video requests can take longer if the agency needs to review or redact footage.