20-09 - USE OF RECORDING DEVICES BY DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

Question 1

the term “_____ _____” includes any device that can capture photographs, video, and/or audio, and the term “_______” includes photographs, video, and/or audio.

Answer 1

Recording device

Recording

Question 2

Department employees are prohibited from using any recording device, while on-duty, to make recordings for _____ use or _______ gain.

Answer 2

Personal use

Monetary Gain

Question 3

Recordings made while on-duty for Department purposes are considered

Answer 3

Department records

Question 4

Additionally, the ______ ______ ______ and ______ ____ (HIPAA) requires the Department and its members to protect and secure patients’ individually identifiable health information.

Answer 4

Health insurance portability and accountability act

Question 5

The State of California Penal Code states, in part that, “a first responder, operating under color of authority, who responds to the scene of an accident or crime and captures the photographic image of a deceased person by any means, including, but not limited to, by use of a personal electronic device or a device belonging to their employing agency, for any purpose other than an official law enforcement purpose or a genuine public interest is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding ____ ______dollars (___) per violation.”

Answer 5

One thousand dollars ($1,000)