Police officers in Ohio are defending their soon-to-be new ability to charge hundreds of dollars for body camera footage requested by the public and media, saying it protects officers from harassment.

The measure, passed by lawmakers in a surprise late-night move, was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday.

Ohio has become the latest state to allow police to charge high fees for access to footage.

Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law last week, which allows police to charge $75 an hour for such video.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or

Police can now charge a hefty price for bodycam footage now that a new law has taken effect in Ohio. Governor DeWine has signed a bill into law that will allow police departments across the state to c

Protecting the police? What kind of law takes steps away from transparency and accountability? In Ohio, the government believes it's fair.