In–Car Camera System 15-17

Question 1

How long are audio/video recordings kept by the service

Answer 1

All audio/video records, regardless of classification, are retained for a minimum of one (1) year.

Question 2

What position must the ICCS camera be in at all times

Answer 2

Cameras shall be maintained in the home position except in circumstances where it is necessary to modify their position to record a specific event

Question 3

When must the ICCS microphone be worn

Answer 3

Members must wear the ICCS microphone at all times unless in a Service facility or courthouse

Question 4

When must the ICCS be activated

Answer 4

 all investigative contacts with members of the public initiated from an ICCS equipped vehicle
 all vehicle pursuits
 all prisoner transports
 crimes in progress
 crime and collision scenes until no additional benefit will be gained by further recording
 any other situation or event where it is believed it would be beneficial to do so

Question 5

When must an ICCS not be used

Answer 5

 investigative discussions or enquiries between police personnel
 situations that reveal police investigative techniques
 attendance in a Service facility or courthouse

Question 6

Whose duty is it to conduct reviews of recorded media on the ICCS

Answer 6

The supervisor

Question 7

After a collision where the collision has caused the engine of the police vehicle to stop what shall a member do in relation to the ICCS

Answer 7

Not attempt to start the vehicle but may be able to access the ICCS if the service vehicle is still functioning

Question 8

If ICCS footage is required for a criminal investigation how shall the video be requested

Answer 8

Through DVAMS

Question 9

If a service vehicle is in a collision but the vehicle is still driveable, where shall the vehicle be taken

Answer 9

To the home unit for upload of the ICCS

Question 10

Where a service vehicle is not driveable, where shall the vehicle be taken (in relation to the ICCS)

Answer 10

To the appropriate service facility for ICCS upload

Question 11

Whose responsibility is it to classify an ICCS recording for retention purposes (where an event involved an audio/video recording on the ICCS)

Answer 11

The supervisory officer

Question 12

Whose responsibility is it to ensure the ICCS footage is reviewed regularly

Answer 12

The OIC