I kind of read this article as the cops being lazy and requesting literal everything, not because they'll use it but because it's easier than understanding the job they actually need to do.

In that case it'd probably be OK to hand over footage.

But the more sinister and intentional motive among law enforcement also exists. The whole thing is a crapshoot and every case is probably different. If you're lucky, a responsible cop is involved. If you're not, it can be really bad times.