CCTV Operator Guidelines

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Which area is the CCTV camera system monitored by authorized Department personnel?

Street Cameras

City Attorney's Office

Crime Intelligence Center (CIC) (correct)

Police Communications Center

What is the purpose of the Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) capability on adjustable CCTV cameras?

To minimize the potential for video intrusion

To record digital video images at all times

To transmit digital video images to the Police Communications Center

To remotely manipulate the framing or focal length of a video image for monitoring suspicious persons or activities (correct)

What is the main purpose of the CCTV camera system?

To prevent or reduce criminal activity

To observe public areas for public safety purposes (correct)

To provide audio recording capabilities

To benefit specific individuals or businesses

Under what circumstances can audio be used in conjunction with the CCTV cameras?

Audio can be used with a court order Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Coral Gables Police Department (CGPD) use closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV)?

To enhance law enforcement efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the justification for the use of CCTV cameras according to the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida courts' decisions?

CCTV represents a valid use of the state's police power to protect its citizens Signup and view all the answers

Where are the CCTV cameras monitored within the Coral Gables Police Department (CGPD)?

Crime Intelligence Center (CIC) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the procurement and management of all security systems managed by the City or installed at City facilities?

CGIT Director Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CCTV camera system, as stated in the text?

To assist in public safety and criminal investigations Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize the reproduction, distribution, or showing of unused video data to persons outside of CGPD?

City Attorney’s Office Signup and view all the answers

Which division is responsible for monitoring CIC activities and ensuring compliance with limited Department personnel authorization and access?

Technical Services Division Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for evaluating and approving all additions, modifications, or changes to CCTV security systems?

The CGPD Signup and view all the answers

Who manages all projects involving City facilities?

The UPD Commander Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all changes and additions to CCTV systems can be supported by the City's information infrastructure?

The CGIT Director Signup and view all the answers

Who will investigate any complaints of improper use of the CCTV system?

The Internal Affairs Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a CIC Specialist?

Completing a CGPD Victim/Witness Affidavit for observed incidents Signup and view all the answers

How can requests for CCTV video and ALPR data search and analysis be submitted?

Calling the CIC staff at extension 8677 Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are CIC Specialists allowed to video record areas where people have an expectation of privacy?

If the City Attorney's Office provides prior written approval Signup and view all the answers

How should department personnel impound evidence obtained from the CIC?

Follow the impoundment procedures outlined in SOP #050 Property & Evidence Management Signup and view all the answers