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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
BODY-WORN MOBILE VIDEO RECORDERS
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AGENDA
WEARABLE CAMERAS
POLICY
FAQ’S
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TASER BODY CAMERAS
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TASER BODY CAMERAS
Issued to all police officers, community service
officers, and reserves
The camera has 30 seconds of video (no audio)
pre-event recording
The video is uploaded to secure servers managed
by Taser International.
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VIDEO DEMO
Live demo of the camera
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POLICY GOVERNING USE
Officers are required to film arrests:
Arrests
Use of Force Incidents
Incidents likely to result in police action
Incidents that may hold evidentiary value
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POLICY GOVERNING USE
Recorded videos are stored on a remote server
managed by Taser International and controlled by
the Columbia Heights Police Department.
Records are retained according to department
policy and state statute and based on the nature of
the incident (i.e. the more serious, the longer we
retain it)
Records are released per the rules set forth in state
statute.
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FAQ’S
Is the video always recording?
Yes, when the camera is in the on position, there is a 30
second continuous video buffer.
Note: The officer will generally turn the camera off when in a
situation in which recording is not appropriate (i.e. locker room,
restroom, staff meeting, etc. )
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FAQ
Who has access to the recorded videos?
Each officer has access to view the videos they have
recorded.
Investigators and supervisors have access to view all
videos.
Public requests are handled according to Minnesota
State Statutes regarding the release of data.
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FAQ
Are we violating privacy laws?
No, the police (and the public) have a legal right to
record video wherever they have a legal right to be.
Devices are used according to industry best practices.
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Questions?