400-28 Body Worn Cameras Flashcards

1
Q

What are the modes of a BWC?

A

Activate, Off, Standby

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2
Q

Where shall a BWC be mounted?

A

Above the horizontal mid-line of officer

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3
Q

When can a supervisor authorize an employee to report to duty WITHOUT a BWC?

A

Due to broken or missing BWC, there is no BWC available so supervisor can authorize employee to report to duty without one

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4
Q

Who shall review R2R incidents with BWCs?

A

Two levels of supervisors immediately above officer

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5
Q

If authorized to work assignment without a BWC what shall an officer do?

A

Notify Dispatch of the authorization and the authorizing SGTs unit number

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6
Q

If a prisoner is transported by a two man unit who shall be required to have a BWC?

A

Both officers

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7
Q

What shall an officer do if he has to activate his BWC late?

A

Notify their supervisor and notate reason in report or call slip.

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8
Q

When may the mute function be used?

A

Conferring with DA, talking to UC/CIs, consulting with Physician at Mental health facility, or when told by supervisor

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9
Q

What is the rule for traumatic events and BWCs recording?

A

When traumatized complainants are present officer may use discretion to turn it off to receive candid statements (does NOT include domestic violence)

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10
Q

Are officers required to review their BWC before completing an incident report on it?

A

No

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11
Q

If an officer is unable to upload the BWC after an R2R incident due to illness or etc, who shall ensure its uploaded?

A

The supervisor who was told about illness or inability to upload

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12
Q

What shall happen with on scene BWCs after an officer shooting, in custody death or other officer incidents that involve SBI/death?

A

A supervisor shall transfer them to Homicide or IAD. OR ensure all videos are uploaded

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13
Q

How long do officers have to upload EJ related BWC footage?

A

72 hours after event

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14
Q

How long do officers have to upload EJ related BWC footage where there was a class B+ arrest?

A

Before conclusion of EJ

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15
Q

What is the retention schedule of each BWC category?

A

B+ 10 years. C 2 years. Info 180 days

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16
Q

What happens when a video is associated with a case/incident number in VEMS?

A

Retention schedule is place in suspension

17
Q

Whats the minimum time an Activation Audit for BWCs should be performed and by who?

A

every 6 months, Inspections Division

18
Q

What is the Compliance Audit?

A

IPOB with Inspections will view 20 randomly selected videos selected by Tech Services

19
Q

What audits do the Tech Services perform on BWCs?

A

Checking for quality control purposes twice a year

20
Q

Who is the main unit in charge of maintaining and repairing the BWCs?

A

Office of Technology Services

21
Q

Who does not have to request BWC footage thru the COP?

A

US Attorney, HCDAO, Montgomery Co, Fort Bend Co, COH Municipal