In-Car Camera System

Question 1

The In–Car Camera System (ICCS) is a multifaceted tool that can:

 enhance public ____ and police legitimacy;
 enhance public and police officer ______;
 enhance the commitment to ____ service delivery by officers to the public;
 provide a tool to facilitate early of _____ complaints; and
 provide improved _____ for investigative, judicial and oversight purposes; and
 provide information as to the effectiveness of Service procedures and training

Answer 1

trust
safety
bias-free
resolution 
evidence

Question 2

With respect to the ICCS, a Supervisory officer must be notified when:

Answer 2

Malfunction, damage or theft of an ICCS occurs.

Question 3

In circumstances where the person is being captured on ICCS video, an officer may temporarily _______ the ICCS, or adjust the camera view, while taking appropriate steps to address the situation, and reactivate the ICCS after having done so. Any deactivation of the ICCS video recording function, arising out of a reasonable concern for the _____ of a person, must be in accordance with this Procedure by noting the reason for the decision in a memorandum book, and, if practical, by recording an audible statement prior to.

Answer 3

deactivate dignity

Question 4

What is the definition of In-Car Camera System (ICCS)?

Answer 4

Means any recording equipment that captures audio and visual signals, and may also be referred to as Mobile Video Recording System

Question 5

How long are ICCS recordings retained?

Answer 5

Audio/video records created using the ICCS are subject to a minimum one year retention as per the Toronto Police Service Record Retention Schedule.

Question 6

How can ICCS videos be stored for longer than one year?
When necessary audio/video records may be retained beyond the one year retention period by flagging the specific audio/video record using the _______ feature. ________ can be created during the live recording, when reviewing the video in the car prior to download or on the workstation before the initial one year retention period has concluded. Audio/video records that have not been bookmarked will be deleted after one year

Answer 6

bookmark

Question 7

When a supervisor becomes aware an officer has a malfunctioning ICCS, they shall

Answer 7

Ensure the officer notifies the HELP desk (8-4357) forthwith
Determine if the vehicle is to be placed in service
Ensure repairs are made to malfunctioning equipment

Question 8

Supervisors with personnel assigned to vehicles equipped with an ICCS may conduct a review of the recorded media to:

Answer 8

Assist in the resolution of a public complaint
Periodically assess an officer’s performance
Ensure the ICCS is running properly
Determine whether the ICCS is being operated properly
Identify material that may be appropriate for training
Determine additional training needs that he/she feels appropriate

Question 9

When should ICCS queries be forwarded to Professional Standards?

Answer 9

If an Informal Resolution has not been reached regarding conduct or complaint investigations, shall direct all requests and/or queries regarding the ICCS to Professional Standards

Question 10

Member
Upon receiving a request for an ICCS recording from a member of the public shall direct the individual to the ________________.

Answer 10

Access and Privacy Section of Records Management Services – Information Access.

Question 11

Police officers shall not
 operate an ICCS equipped vehicle without having completed the prescribed training
 adjust the ICCS while __________________ or ________ a fleeing motor vehicle, for the safety of members and the public
 modify or attempt to modify any permanent settings or installed components of the ICCS

Answer 11

actively engaged in apprehending or pursuing

Question 12

Upon discovery of any malfunctions shall report such forthwith
 to the ____________
 to a supervisory officer

Answer 12

HELP desk

Question 13

activate the ICCS to visually and/or audibly record
 all contacts between a police officer and a member of the public where that contact is for the purpose of a ________, regardless of whether or not the person is within camera view
 all ___________, whether emergency equipment is utilized or not, from initiation to conclusion
 all vehicle pursuits
 all crimes or offences in progress

Answer 13

police investigation

emergency responses

Question 14

ensure that the ICCS is not activated during
 investigative discussions or enquiries between police personnel
 situations that reveal police investigative techniques
 attendance in a Service ______ or ________
 interactions which could potentially identify a __________ or police officer in an undercover capacity
 not capture multiple unrelated incidents, unrelated investigations, or unrelated contacts with a member of the public in a single ICCS recording

Answer 14

facility or courthouse confidential informant(s)

Question 15

As soon as practicable, when the ICCS is activated, shall advise the persons that they are being ________ or ___________ ,

Answer 15

visually and/or audibly recorded.

Question 16

Where privileged information has been captured by the ICCS shall
 comply with Procedure 04-35
 immediately notify the ________ of the following
 name, badge number, and unit
 details of the circumstances of the recording
 ICCS asset number
 date and time of recording

Answer 16

Controller

Question 17

Where a Service vehicle equipped with an ICCS has been involved in a collision that has caused the engine to stop, members shall _____ restart the vehicle in order to access ICCS audio/video recordings.

Answer 17

NOT

Question 18

Supervisor
Ensure supervisory reviews of each officer’s ICCS recordings are conducted at least ___ per month, or ____cycle, as applicable.

Answer 18

once CWW