Body Worn Cameras

Question 1

When performing a Function test with a BWC what is said?

Answer 1

Name, badge and the date.

Question 2

If the BWC is not functioning properly, damaged the officer shall

Answer 2

report it to their immediate supervisor, both verbally and documenting in a memo, also enter the issue into Guardian tracking.

Question 3

After receiving a report of a malfunctioning, missing or damaged BWC a supervisor will…

Answer 3

Inform the administrator of the BWC program.

Question 4

What shall an authorized officer of a BWC do if whenever there BWC is not activated under prescribed circumstances in the policy?

Answer 4

report the facts and circumstances in a written description in the Guardian Software.

Question 5

BWC statements “Step 1” in as serious use of force incident in regards to Officer’s rights under Garrity are?

Answer 5

The officer and/or their legal representation/designees shall not be permitted to view the BWC audio/video/image/data file until the officer first provides a descriptive statement of the serious use of force from their recollection/perspective of the incident.

Question 6

BWC statement “Step 2” in a serious use of force incident in regards to Officer’s Garrity Rights are?

Answer 6

immediately after viewing the BWC, the officer may provide a recorded continuation of their descriptive statement of the serious use of force incident. The officer shall be permitted to note/address any discrepancies/differences in the officers BWS Step 1 statement.

Question 7

If an incident arises that requires an immediate retrieval of a BWC, such as a serious use of force, a supervisor will…

Answer 7

responded to the scene and secure the device and maintain its chain of custody.