🚔 Columbus Police Officer Investigated for Posting Body Camera Footage on YouTube (0:15)
A Columbus police officer is under internal investigation for allegedly violating policy by downloading and posting body camera footage to YouTube without going through the proper public records request process.
Officer Spencer Badger, known for running a popular YouTube channel, has posted over 670 videos of body camera footage since launching his account, Columbus Police Body Camera, in 2020. While the channel claims the footage was obtained through official records requests, Columbus Division of Police records reveal otherwise.
🔎 Key Details:✔️ Officer Badger allegedly downloaded videos directly to a personal device✔️ The Columbus Division of Police is investigating policy violations✔️ The channel has accumulated a large following since its creation✔️ What are the potential consequences for Officer Badger?
We’ll dive into how this could impact public access to police footage, department transparency, and the officer’s career moving forward.
🌦️ Remembering Columbus Broadcast Legend Jym Ganahl (1:30)
The Columbus community is mourning the loss of Jym Ganahl, a broadcasting icon who worked in television for nearly 60 years. He passed away last week at age 76 of natural causes, surrounded by family.
Ganahl spent almost 40 years at WCMH before initially retiring. However, his love for weather and the Columbus community brought him back in 2017 when he joined ABC 6, where he continued to provide weather forecasts until his second retirement last year.
🕊️ His Legacy:✔️ Nearly six decades in broadcasting✔️ Beloved for his dedication to Central Ohio weather coverage✔️ Remembered for his warmth, passion, and commitment to the community✔️ A funeral Mass was held Tuesday in his honor
Ganahl’s influence on the Columbus media landscape will be deeply missed, and his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched throughout his career.
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