Police Department In-Car Video Systems Directive
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What is the main purpose of in-car video systems as stated in the text?

  • To monitor officers' personal conversations
  • To provide entertainment for officers during long shifts
  • To enhance criminal prosecution and document officer conduct (correct)
  • To keep track of officers' personal whereabouts

What action can be taken by supervisors if members fail to use in-car video systems properly?

  • Ignore the issue completely
  • Write a commendation letter for the members
  • No action can be taken as it is the member's choice
  • Take appropriate action, which may include disciplinary measures (correct)

What consequences can Department members face if they do not comply with the in-car video systems directive?

  • Receive a bonus for non-compliance
  • Be rewarded with a promotion
  • No consequences, as compliance is optional
  • Subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge (correct)

Who has the authority to review the digitally recorded data from vehicles equipped with in-car video systems?

<p>Supervisors, Bureau of Internal Affairs members, and COPA investigators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stated expectation of privacy for Department members regarding incidents recorded by in-car video systems?

<p>No expectation of privacy for any recorded incidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can in-car video systems limit civil liabilities according to the text?

<p>By enhancing criminal prosecution with powerful evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will trigger the automatic engagement of audio and video recording in the in-car video system?

<p>Activation of the emergency-roof lights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making hardware modifications and repairs to the in-car video system?

<p>Department members assigned to Field Mobile Section (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum retention period for digitally recorded data created by the in-car video systems?

<p>90 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who establishes the retention, viewing, and duplication procedures for the digitally recorded data?

<p>Director of Records Division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must Department members do at the conclusion of an incident involving the in-car video system regardless of how it was activated?

<p>Manually deactivate all recording processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions are minor infractions and deviations from policy observed through digitally recorded data not subject to disciplinary process?

<p>'If they are observed through review of digitally recorded data' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing a training program related to the use of in-car video systems?

<p>'Deputy Chief of Education and Training Division' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'uniformed' mean as per the directive?

<p>'Wearing a field uniform consistent with Department directive' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Enforcement stop' as per the directive includes actions related to:

<p>'Enforcement and investigation duties' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following circumstances are Department members lawfully permitted to audibly and visually record individuals without their consent?

<p>During an enforcement stop (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents are automatically stored indefinitely by the in-car video system?

<p>Enforcement stops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rank of Uniformed Department members is required to activate the in-car video system to record the entire incident for all enforcement stops?

<p>Sergeant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a Department member activate the in-car camera video system for non-law enforcement activities?

<p>When it may serve a proper police purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incidents will be automatically stored for 90 days by the in-car video system?

<p>Traffic stops other than DUI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a Department member equipped with an in-car video system deactivate the system?

<p>When the entire incident has been recorded and the member is no longer engaged in a law enforcement-related activity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can Department members continue or resume recording a victim or witness?

<p>If there are reasonable articulable suspicions of criminal activity by the victim or witness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Department members regarding deactivating their in-car video system before providing an oral response to public safety investigations involving firearms discharge and officer-involved death incidents?

<p>They must ensure it is deactivated before providing an oral response. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a member verbally justify deactivating the in-car video system prior to the conclusion of an incident?

<p>If circumstances warrant it as impractical or impossible to record. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are Department members required to notify their immediate supervisor when deactivating the in-car camera?

<p>Every time they deactivate the camera. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conduct is prohibited when it comes to activating in-car video systems?

<p>Activating audio recording during private conversations obtained through deception. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a commander's responsibility regarding vehicles equipped with in-car video systems?

<p>Ensure even distribution for use by all watches. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"What is considered as the conclusion of a law-enforcement-related activity when it comes to deactivating the in-car video system?"

<p>&quot;When all offenders are in custody or not in the area, and medical aid has been requested/administered.&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first procedure that department members assigned to a vehicle equipped with an in-car video system must follow at the beginning of a tour of duty?

<p>Power on the in-car video system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should each department member equipped with a wireless microphone/audio recorder verify the system is operational?

<p>By verbally stating their rank, name, star number, beat, vehicle number, date, and time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the in-car video system is inoperable at any time during the tour of duty?

<p>Notify a supervisor as soon as practical (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should department members manually stop recording and select 'START OF TOUR' as the event type?

<p>At the beginning of the tour of duty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should department members annotate all reports prepared for an event that has been recorded by the in-car video system?

<p>By indicating 'Video Recorded Incident' at the end of the narrative portion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be entered by department members after an incident has been recorded using the post-event pop-up menu?

<p>'Offender's Name' or 'Personal Info/Charges' field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During traffic duties, what should be done if a wireless microphone/audio recorder is damaged or missing?

<p>Notify a supervisor immediately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a department member is unable to use the post-event pop-up menu to mark an incident as being held for evidence?

<p>'Hold' the incident without entering it into the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for both members assigned to a two-officer unit regarding logging into the in-car video system?

<p>Both members log in using one shared login (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should department members do to ensure proper recording when activating emergency roof lights before patrol duties?

<p>Ensure both front and rear cameras are recording before activating emergency lights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Department members regarding in-car video systems when responding to officer-involved death investigations?

<p>Obtain the primary unit OEMC event number from the immediate supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should supervisors take after incidents involving firearms discharge or officer-involved death?

<p>Stop audibly and visually recording before providing a response to the public safety investigation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting weekly physical inspections of in-car video systems?

<p>To ensure compliance with Department directives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should Department members stop audibly and visually recording during certain incidents involving firearms discharge or officer-involved death?

<p>After determining the scene is secured (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the wireless microphone/audio recorder after incidents involving firearms discharge or officer-involved death?

<p>Return it to the designated area for charging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of supervisors regarding digitally recorded data after incidents involving firearms discharge or officer-involved death?

<p>Place an extended hold on the data using the post-event popup menu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining a PQuip ticket number when digitally recorded data is downloaded to land-based terminals?

<p>To facilitate extended hold requests for digitally recorded data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a supervisor view in-car video system recordings according to the provided text?

<p>When there is a history of misconduct allegations against Department members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of district station supervisors if an in-car video system malfunctions during the tour?

<p>Record the vehicle number and PQuip ticket number in the Watch Incident Log (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented on the Supervisor's Management Log or Watch Incident Log if any actions are taken as a result of an in-car video system malfunction?

<p>The actions taken due to the malfunction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should district watch operations lieutenants review a randomly selected in-car video system recording on their respective watch?

<p>Each tour of duty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of district watch operations lieutenants regarding the reviewing of in-car video system recordings?

<p>Ensure close and effective supervision during recording review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should a supervisor request an extended hold on digitally recorded data?

<p>When the data is determined to have evidentiary or training value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should district station supervisors enter in the Watch Incident Log if vehicles with in-car video systems are deployed but not operational during the watch?

<p>'VIDEO DOWN' along with detailed information about the incident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should district station supervisors record in the 'Video Information Box' of the Watch Incident Log?

<p>Only when all vehicles have non-operational systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure to be followed if the in-car video system memory is running low?

<p>Download the digitally recorded data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the in-car video system was turned off or deactivated?

<p>Turn on or reactivate the in-car video system if required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step a member must take at the conclusion of a tour of duty in relation to the in-car video system?

<p>Manually stop recording and select 'END OF TOUR' as the event type (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a supervisor need to verify before Department members end their tours of duty?

<p>Members are logged into the system and equipment is working properly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an investigation be initiated regarding damaged, missing, or lost equipment?

<p>When notified of damaged, missing, or lost equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What corrective action should be taken if Department members fail to use the in-car video systems?

<p>Take immediate corrective and disciplinary action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to do if a member is unable to use the in-car video system due to technical problems?

<p>Obtain a PQuip ticket number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a member observes less than 30 minutes of recording time available, what action should be taken?

<p>Download the digitally recorded data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if they notice any item affixed to the screen of an in-car video system?

<p>Ensure that no item, substance, or foreign object is affixed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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