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Changes to Omaha library security video policy considered

security-cameraOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Library Board is considering loosening its policy regarding turning over security video to police.

The current library policy requires officers to obtain a court order before receiving security video.

Director Laura Marlane has proposed making the policy less restrictive so library staff could release a video if police needed to take immediate action to save a life. Board member Kathleen McCallister says police should have access to footage any time there’s a reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred.

Other board members have citied privacy concerns about changing the policy.

The board has not taken any action on the proposals and will continue to discuss them.

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