San Antonio Police Department Procedure 409

What is the purpose of the internal/electronic signature log generated for every audio/video file produced via mobile video recorders?

To monitor the duration of audio/video recordings
To document all members accessing the file and justify the reason for accessing/viewing files (correct)
To track the number of files accessed by each officer
To identify the type of mobile video recording equipment used

Under what circumstances can a D.A. copy of an audio/video file be further copied?

No further copying is allowed under any circumstances
Only by the Video Evidence Custodian (correct)
By the officer who originally requested the copy
By the Video Evidence Custodian or any officer

What is the responsibility of officers assigned mobile video recording equipment?

To ensure the equipment is used only during operational hours
To maintain the equipment's battery life
To ensure the equipment remains in the operating condition it was issued (correct)
To train other officers on the use of the equipment

What is prohibited without written authorization by the Chief of Police or his/her designee?

Dissemination of mobile video recordings outside of this Department (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who can operate a vehicle with the mobile video recording device in the 'operation mode'?

Only officers who have been trained in the use of the recording device (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment shall not be connected to any Department mobile video recording device?

Non-Department-issued equipment (A) Signup and view all the answers

When stopping a violator, how should the officer position the police vehicle?

Two car lengths behind the suspect’s vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of headlights should be used during mobile video recording at night?

Low beam headlights (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should not be directed at the offender’s vehicle during Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)?

Spotlights (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the officer remove the suspect from their vehicle?

To ensure safety (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the suspect be positioned during Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)?

At the right rear of the suspect vehicle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer avoid articulating during an investigation?

Reasonable suspicion or probable cause (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can officers repair mobile video recording equipment?

Only for facilitating Department-directed specific software updates and manufacturer's required maintenance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for officers who have been issued a Body Worn Camera (BWC) and it malfunctions during their tour of duty?

They must notify their supervisor prior to returning to duty and complete a report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Office of the Chief?

The use of digital camera systems for the clandestine recording of a Department member's voice or image (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an authorized use of recordings gathered by officers?

To gather pertinent information for composing reports, training, or investigatory purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not required of officers when interacting with citizens?

To advise citizens they are being recorded (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inspecting and functionally testing mobile video recording equipment at the beginning of every shift?

To ensure the equipment is in working order (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the officer stand during a traffic stop?

Next to the suspect vehicle, observing the occupants and traffic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer do with intoxicants found in the suspect vehicle?

Bring them in view of the camera and articulate a description (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum information required for video data entry?

Full SAPD case number, traffic citation number, and video tag (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should cover officers use to categorize their video?

The case number and CFS number (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they experience equipment failure?

Notify their supervisor and document the issue (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where should officers document an equipment failure?

In the 'Comments Section' of the CAD System (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for replacing a damaged microphone?

Return the damaged microphone to the Training Academy Armory and a replacement will be secured (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining the bank of microphones and batteries at each substation/facility?

The Shift Lieutenant (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to lost microphones and/or batteries?

They are documented via an Officer's report and reported to the Training Academy Armory (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is the use of the microphone mandatory for officers who have been issued a Body Worn Camera (BWC)?

When the BWC malfunctions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the officer's responsibility regarding their portable microphone?

To keep a fully charged portable microphone with them while on duty (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who do officers contact to replace a battery for their microphone?

Their Sergeant (B) Signup and view all the answers