Body Worn Camera Policy

Question 1

Field Interview Footage is retained for how many days?

Answer 1

180 days

Question 2

Citation Footage is retained for how many days?

Answer 2

180 days

Question 3

Use of Force footage is retained for how many days?

Answer 3

2-Years

Question 4

Administrative Investigation footage is retained for how many days?

Answer 4

-as needed-

Question 5

Civil Litigation footage is retained for how many days?

Answer 5

-INDEFINITELY-

Question 6

Misdemeanor Offenses are retained for how long?

Answer 6

2-Years

Question 7

Felony Offense footage is retained for how long?

Answer 7

10-Years

Question 8

Homicide / Capital Murder footage is retained for how long?

Answer 8

50-Years

Question 9

Sexual Assault footage is retained for how long?

Answer 9

-indefinitely-

Question 10

Deadly Force footage is retained for how long?

Answer 10

-indefinitely-

Question 11

Random auditing of BWC footage shall be done how often?

Answer 11

Monthly by supervisors

Question 12

BWC footage is PROHIBITED from public disclosure if they contain what?

Answer 12

Viedo involving JUVENILES

Question 13

Officers may turn off the BWC under what circumstances?

Answer 13

If recording within a private space of a residence…or if only providing assistance at a distant location like traffic control or perimeter assignments.

Question 14

What duration are BWC required to be activated?

Answer 14

At the beginning of an investigation and until the conclusion of the investigation.