On or before January 1, 2016, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall develop and publish online a policy for the issuance and use of a body–worn camera by a law enforcement officer that addresses:
(1) the testing of body–worn cameras to ensure adequate functioning;
(2) the procedure for the law enforcement officer to follow if the camera fails to properly operate at the beginning of or during the law enforcement officer’s shift;
(3) when recording is mandatory;
(4) when recording is prohibited;
(5) when recording is discretionary;
(6) when recording may require consent of a subject being recorded;
(7) when a recording may be ended;
(8) providing notice of recording;
(9) access to and confidentiality of recordings;
(10) the secure storage of data from a body–worn camera;
(11) review and use of recordings;
(12) retention of recordings;
(13) dissemination and release of recordings;
(14) consequences for violations of the agency’s body–worn camera policy;
(15) notification requirements when another individual becomes a party to the communication following the initial notification;
(16) specific protections for individuals when there is an expectation of privacy in private or public places; and
(17) any additional issues determined to be relevant in the implementation and use of body–worn cameras by law enforcement officers.