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 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 surveillance video.

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