BWC's Flashcards
How often should each Body-Worn Camera be docked for necessary updates?
At least once every 14 days.
What actions should employees take if their Body-Worn Camera malfunctions during a shift?
They should immediately notify their supervisor and take prompt actions to obtain a fully operational BWC.
Who is authorized to access BWC recordings to ensure legitimate use?
Access is audited as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
What should employees do if a part of their BWC equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged?
They must immediately notify their supervisor and forward a memorandum detailing the circumstances by the end of the next shift.
How should employees document that a BWC recording was made in associated reports?
By notating one of the following: ‘No BWC present’, ‘BWC present- not activated’, ‘BWC present- activated- not reviewed’, ‘BWC present- activated- reviewed’.
What is the status of BWC recordings as per the Lexington Police Department?
All data recorded or produced by the BWC equipment is designated as the sole property of the Lexington Police Department.
What are employees prohibited from doing with BWC recordings without proper approval?
Reviewing, accessing, editing, altering, erasing, duplicating, copying, sharing, uploading/downloading, or releasing BWC recordings for personal or non-law enforcement related purposes.
How should employees handle their BWC equipment when not in use?
Employees should secure vehicles per current training and department procedures when they are not in use.
When should employees place their Body-Worn Camera (BWC) in buffering mode?
When they are likely to have official contact (e.g., leaving a department owned building).
In what situations should employees place their BWC in event mode?
Prior to arrival on a call for service or any other official contact (e.g., detentions, arrests).
Are employees required to inform individuals that they are being recorded?
No, unless agitating an individual or creating a safety issue.
What should employees do if unable to activate their BWC in certain circumstances?
Activate it at the first reasonable opportunity once the immediate situation is over.
How should employees handle a situation where they believe a BWC recording would be beneficial, but they don’t have a BWC?
They are encouraged to request an employee with a BWC.
When should employees dock their BWC into a designated docking station?
At the beginning of their next shift or within 3 days, sooner if critical information is recorded.
Who instructs employees on the use of BWCs at large-scale and special events?
The incident commander, or employees follow the standards in the policy if no commander is appointed.
How should employees handle failing to record the entirety of their involvement in official contact?
They should verbally notify their supervisor and include details on appropriate documents.
Are employees allowed to intentionally fail to record or obstruct the view of their BWC?
No, except in situations outlined in the policy.
What mode should BWCs remain in until the incident that required their activation has concluded?
Event mode.
When should a supervisor prepare a report if an officer is involved in a vehicle pursuit?
- If the officer is a participant in a vehicle pursuit as a primary or secondary unit.
In what situations should a supervisor prepare a report related to an officer’s injury or claim of injury to a prisoner?
When the officer is involved in the injury of a prisoner or any other person.
What is the supervisor’s responsibility regarding report preparation when an officer is injured during duty?
The supervisor should include injury during duty in the report preparation process.
Under what circumstances should a supervisor prepare a report for a civilian employee using a BWC?
- When the employee is involved in a critical incident.
What is the step to be taken for BWC recordings involving civilian employees in critical incidents?
Ensure adding the category ‘08-Critical Incident/Response to Resistance’ to all recordings.
Why should the category ‘08-Critical Incident/Response to Resistance’ be added to BWC recordings?
To clearly identify recordings involving critical incidents or response to resistance situations.
How often should supervisors randomly audit BWC recordings?
On a routine basis.
What is the purpose of routine audits of BWC recordings by supervisors?
To verify compliance with activation and recording standards and assess employee performance.
What is the supervisor’s role if an employee fails to activate their BWC for an official event?
The supervisor should evaluate the need for career development components.
What action should be taken if an employee fails to activate their BWC during an incident?
The supervisor should initiate remedial training or other appropriate procedures.
How should an employee handle accidental activation of their BWC?
An employee should title the recording ‘Accidental Activation’ and set the category to ‘01-Non-Evidentiary.’
What specifically addresses procedures for video and audio evidence in DUI cases?
KRS 189A.100 addresses procedures for securing, reviewing, maintaining, and destroying evidence in DUI cases.
What are the supervisory responsibilities regarding BWCs?
Supervisors must ensure proper wear, utilization, maintenance of BWCs, and monitor BWC activations.
What should a supervisor do if an employee has malfunctioning BWC equipment?
The supervisor should ensure the employee follows procedures, documents reasons for lack of recordings, and monitors the situation.
What should supervisors do if any part of the employee’s BWC equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged?
Supervisors must ensure proper reporting procedures are completed regarding any loss, theft, or damage of BWC equipment.
In what situations should supervisors review the BWC recordings of employees under their direct supervision?
Supervisors should review BWC recordings as part of investigating complaints, employee misconduct, use of force, and critical incidents.
