Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program

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Which of the following actions must officers take when utilizing a BWC during an interview, interrogation, statement, confession, and/or utterances?

c. Attempt to secure signed consent and/or waiver forms

a. Document the existence of a recorded statement on all related reports

d. Document/record all consents, waivers, and/or refusals on the BWC, in writing, or on video (correct)

b. Properly record Miranda warnings when given

Under which of the following circumstances should the BWC not be utilized to record?

d. During consultations with the Confidential Informants

a. During consultations with the Medical Examiner (or designee)

b. During consultations with the Police Legal Advisor(s) (correct)

c. During consultations with the State Attorney (or designee)

When should officers notify their supervisors?

After reviewing any encounter that may generate a complaint

During any encounter that may generate a complaint

At the beginning of any encounter that may generate a complaint

At the conclusion of any encounter that may generate a complaint (correct)

When should supervisors review BWC video recordings?

When there is a pattern of allegations of abuse, misconduct, or the Early Identification/Intervention Program (EIIP) has triggered Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do at the end of each shift?

Confer with officers to ensure BWC recordings are categorized, identified, and preserved Signup and view all the answers

Who may be consulted if clarification is required for a controversial citizen-police encounter?

Other Command Staff members, Chief of Police, and/or the City Attorney Signup and view all the answers

Can officers record confidential informants or officers working in an undercover capacity?

Yes, but they must tag the video with "Informant/UC" Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can officers record routine, non-enforcement-related activities with other CGPD personnel?

Only if authorized by the Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

Where are officers not allowed to record with their BWCs?

In any location where individuals have a subjective expectation of privacy Signup and view all the answers

Can officers use personal video recording devices while on duty?

No, it is strictly prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations require an immediate response from investigative units according to the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program SOP #136?

Any incident deemed in the best interest of CGPD Signup and view all the answers

What should officers equipped with BWCs do during critical incidents or special circumstances according to the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program SOP #136?

Keep the BWC equipment affixed to the officer(s) in the same position throughout the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors in the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program according to SOP #136?

Ensure officers comply with BWC policies, procedures, and training Signup and view all the answers

When should supervisors review BWC video according to the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program SOP #136?

In all cases where there was a use of force, injury to officer, injury to prisoner, or citizen complaint Signup and view all the answers

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