I'm not suggesting the videos should be available to just anyone for public view. On the contrary they need to be kept very securely, not only to stop unauthori

I'm not suggesting the videos should be available to just anyone for public view. On the contrary they need to be kept very securely, not only to stop unauthorised access but to stop unauthorised tampering or deletion. However, I don't think access to the video should be controlled by the district attorney or by the state, instead it needs to be more transperant. For example, lets assume someone in the public has a run in with the law and that results in charges being laid. At that point, the accused should be able to appoint an attorney who then arranges for immediate access to video from the arresting officer(s) camera. That process should be quick and fast, not slow and obstructed as it currently appears to be.