Baltimore County officials are looking into requiring police officers to wear body cameras while working off-duty security details. There’s no opposition to the idea. The issues regard costs, logistics and current state law. The move follows a fatal shooting Tuesday by an officer working security at a Catonsville grocery store. Baltimore County police Officer 1st Class McCain fatally shot a man in the parking lot as the man’s vehicle dragged him more than 100 feet while trying to get away.

McCain, working as a security guard in full police uniform, wanted to question Christopher Clapp, who was accused of shoplifting laundry detergent and other items.

“If that officer had been wearing a body cam, it would help the state’s attorney in his investigation,” Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said.

Kamenetz supports expanding the police body-camera program, and he’s working with his legal team to make it happen. The county is still phasing in the use of body cameras.

“Our initial review has indicated we have to resolve the cost factor, and we also have to determine whether it is authorized under the Wiretap Act,” Kamenetz said.

Maryland law requires two-party consent to record audio. Amending the act, if needed, would require General Assembly approval.

The Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4 supports officers using body cams during secondary employment, but expressed concerns about logistics.

“In theory, while it sounds good, the technical aspects of having the video uploaded and officers picking up the cameras from the docking stations at the precinct could create an issue where the cameras aren’t ready to be operable when the officer’s regular shift is scheduled,” said David Rose, second vice president of FOP Lodge 4.

Police general orders say members may use their department-issued body cam, but according to authorities, no one is doing that. The general orders say the officer must also take responsibility to upload the video and make sure the cameras are fully charged for the next shift.

The cities of Baltimore and Laurel and Howard County require officers to wear body cameras while working secondary jobs in uniform.