How well do you know body-worn camera policies for police officers?

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According to the policy, who should be immediately notified for critical incidents that may expose the department to serious liability or heightened community interest?

The Chief of Police (correct)

The BWC Coordinator

The System Administrator

The Public Records Specialist

What is the AXON Evidence.com?

A department-issued laptop

A software used to categorize incident reports

A digital media storage system for secure storage and authorized access of digitally-recorded body camera media (correct)

A type of body-worn camera equipment

What is the difference between evidentiary and non-evidentiary recordings generated by body-worn camera equipment?

Evidentiary recordings are reviewed by the BWC Coordinator, while non-evidentiary recordings are reviewed by the Public Records Specialist

Evidentiary recordings contain evidence of a crime or infraction, while non-evidentiary recordings do not (correct)

Evidentiary recordings are generated by officers in uniformed assignments, while non-evidentiary recordings are generated by detectives

Evidentiary recordings are stored in the AXON Evidence.com, while non-evidentiary recordings are stored in a department-issued laptop

Who are considered personal representatives according to the policy?

Parents, court-appointed guardians, attorneys, or agents of a person recorded by a body camera Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the public records specialist according to the policy?

Retrieving and maintaining records of City documents in accordance with Florida State Public Records laws Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assigning and tracking equipment and controlling passwords according to the policy?

The System Administrator Signup and view all the answers

Which officers are required to use body-worn cameras according to the policy?

Officers working in uniformed assignments, regional commanders, and personnel assigned to Criminal Investigations Division and Special Investigations Division Signup and view all the answers

When should the BWC system be activated according to the policy?

Before arriving at all 911-dispatched or self-dispatched calls for service as a primary or back-up unit Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to authorize the release of BWC footage in specific instances according to the policy?

The Chief of Police or designee Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers, who is responsible for retrieving and maintaining records of City documents in accordance with Florida State Public Records laws?

The public records specialist Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of digital evidence according to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers?

Information stored or transmitted in digital form Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers, who can view recordings to assist with investigations and add comments to the notes section?

Detectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the digital media storage system used for secure storage and authorized access of digitally-recorded body camera media according to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers?

AXON Evidence.com Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers, what is the difference between evidentiary and non-evidentiary recordings?

Evidentiary recordings contain evidence of a crime or infraction, while non-evidentiary recordings do not Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers, who can authorize the release of BWC footage in specific instances?

The Chief of Police or designee Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers, when should officers activate the BWC system?

When arriving at all 911-dispatched or self-dispatched calls for service Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Port St. Lucie Police Department, who can review video footage to document exemplary performance or praiseworthy service?

Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

According to the Body Worn Camera Policy for Port St. Lucie Police Department, what must officers do with their cameras at the end of each shift?

Charge and dock them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Worn Camera Policy for Police Officers

The policy requires immediate notification to the Chief of Police for critical incidents that may expose the department to serious liability or heightened community interest.
Digital evidence refers to information of probative value stored or transmitted in digital form.
The digital media storage system used for secure storage and authorized access of digitally-recorded body camera media is called the AXON Evidence.com.
Evidentiary recordings generated by body-worn camera equipment contain evidence of a crime or infraction for use in court, civil litigation, or resolution of a citizen complaint.
Non-evidentiary recordings generated by body-worn camera equipment do not contain any evidence of a crime or infraction.
Personal representatives include a parent, court-appointed guardian, attorney, or agent of a person recorded by a body camera.
The public records specialist is responsible for retrieving and maintaining records of City documents in accordance with Florida State Public Records laws.
The system administrator assigns and tracks equipment, controls passwords, and acts as a liaison with the BWC manufacturer representatives.
The policy requires mandatory use of body-worn cameras for officers working in uniformed assignments, regional commanders, and personnel assigned to Criminal Investigations Division and Special Investigations Division.
Officers are required to ensure the recording system is receiving power and functioning properly before each shift or assignment and periodically check the lens and microphone for obstructions.
The BWC system should be activated prior to arriving at all 911-dispatched or self-dispatched calls for service as a primary or back-up unit.
The BWC may only be deactivated once the interaction or incident is completed or when the officer can articulate a valid reason to stop recording.Body Worn Camera Policy for Port St. Lucie Police Department
Officers must notify their supervisor if they capture restricted/prohibited footage.
The supervisor will notify the BWC Coordinator to restrict the video footage.
Officers can view recordings when preparing and categorizing incident reports.
Recordings can be accessed via department issued laptop, Axon app, or storage server.
Officers must accurately categorize recordings by the end of their shift.
Detectives may view recordings to assist with investigations and add comments to the notes section.
Supervisors may review video footage to document exemplary performance or praiseworthy service.
BWC footage can be used for training purposes with approval from the Professional Standards Division commander.
The Chief of Police or designee can authorize the release of BWC footage in specific instances.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department provides one body worn camera to all sworn and necessary civilian personnel.
Officers must charge and dock their cameras at the end of each shift.
Data from the cameras will be transferred to the Evidence.com system for storage and management.

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Test your knowledge on body worn camera policies for police officers with this informative quiz. From the use of digital evidence to the responsibilities of personal representatives, this quiz covers all the essential information you need to know. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the guidelines for mandatory use of body-worn cameras and the proper handling of evidentiary and non-evidentiary recordings. Take the quiz now to learn more about the policies and procedures surrounding body-worn cameras in law enforcement.