Body worn cameras Flashcards
(24 cards)
BWC are a valuable tool for promoting professionalism, public, trust, and
Transparency in policing by Recording citizen contacts with officers
What component of BWC system serves as a backup in case of the point of view component is damaged disconnected or in operable
Axon Body 4
What section is responsible for managing the departments BWC program?
The digital technology section DTS
Upon a member separation from the department, the BWC will be immediately returned to
Systems administration unit SAU
At the start of a shift officers are required to confirm that the BWC has a
Fully charged battery and is functioning properly
When will officers activate their BWC?
Assigned to a call via radio or MDT, are they in initiation of self deployment and when safety to do so
When will officers deactivate their BWC?
They have cleared from a scene and they have discontinued contact with the subject
What must be stated when deactivating a BWC
The reason
What must be written at the beginning of your narrative if you’re referring to a BWC
“BWC footage available”
Who can authorize BWC when documenting police actions, the scenes of a major crowd, control, events, mass demonstrations, or riots
Incident commander
Officers are required to upload their BWC by
The end of each shift
Supervisors must ensure officers wear their BWC in a manner to capture the ___________ of their surroundings
Optimum view
All activity on evidence.com is logged in subject to an
Audit
Our officers may view their own BWC recordings to
Assist completing an investigation
Refresh memory for court
UoF, OIS, other deadly force
Citizens who wish to view BWC footage will be advised submitted request electronically via the
Public records request portal
Supervisors accessing BWC footage will note the specific video review reviewed and the
Reason for the review
When investigating allegations of reportable use of force supervisors will access the BWC footage on scene in the presence of
The involved officers
Personnel involved in an incident are prohibited from viewing BWC before FIT and CIRT unless
exigent circumstances exist
IAB personnel will only access in conduct searches of BWC footage when it is related to an
Internal investigation
The release of BWC footage for training purposes will be authorized by
Office of General Counsel
Department members will not download disseminate copy, or record BWC recordings, unless authorize by
Office of General Counsel
BWC recordings that are not labeled or associated with an enforcement action will be deleted at
90 days
It’s a summary report tool to verify compliance with department policy
Activation Performance Rate
If a supervisor identifies BWC compliance policy violations, it will be documented in a
Contact report
