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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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'</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'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'uniformed' mean as per the directive?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Enforcement stops</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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;</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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