Exclusive: Law Enforcement Conduct Commission does not have direct access to video database, with wait times causing delays to investigations
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The watchdog that investigates misconduct by the New South Wales police force has been waiting almost a month on average to access body-worn and in-car video footage following critical incidents.
Guardian Australia can reveal that under existing arrangements, members of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) are forced to wait an average of 27 days to access crucial videos and audio clips, causing delays to investigations.
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