In-Car Camera System

Question 1

The In–Car Camera System (ICCS) is a multifaceted tool that can:

Answer 1

• enhance public trust and police legitimacy;
• enhance public and police officer safety;
• enhance the commitment to bias-free service delivery by officers to the public;
• provide a tool to facilitate early resolution of complaints; and
• provide improved evidence for investigative, judicial and oversight purposes; and
• provide information as to the effectiveness of Service procedures and training.

Question 2

Upon receiving a request for an ICCS recording from a member of the public shall direct the individual to:

Answer 2

the Access and Privacy Section of Records Management Services – Information Access.

Question 3

Police Officer
When assigned to or operating a Service vehicle equipped with an ICCS shall ensure that the ICCS is not activated during:

Answer 3

• investigative discussions or enquiries between police personnel
• situations that reveal police investigative techniques
• attendance in a Service facility or courthouse  -interactions which could potentially identify a confidential informant(s) or police officer in an undercover capacity

Question 4

Police Officer

Where privileged information has been captured by the ICCS shall

Answer 4

comply with Procedure 04-35
 immediately notify the Controller of the following
 name, badge number, and unit
 details of the circumstances of the recording
 ICCS asset number
 date and time of recording