COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

BODY-WORN MOBILE VIDEO RECORDERS

AGENDA

WEARABLE CAMERAS

POLICY

FAQ’S

TASER BODY CAMERAS

TASER BODY CAMERAS

Issued to all police officers, community service

officers, and reserves

The camera has 30 seconds of video (no audio)

pre-event recording

The video is uploaded to secure servers managed

by Taser International.

VIDEO DEMO

Live demo of the camera

POLICY GOVERNING USE

Officers are required to film arrests:

Arrests

Use of Force Incidents

Incidents likely to result in police action

Incidents that may hold evidentiary value

POLICY GOVERNING USE

Recorded videos are stored on a remote server

managed by Taser International and controlled by

the Columbia Heights Police Department.

Records are retained according to department

policy and state statute and based on the nature of

the incident (i.e. the more serious, the longer we

retain it)

Records are released per the rules set forth in state

statute.

FAQ’S

Is the video always recording?

Yes, when the camera is in the on position, there is a 30

second continuous video buffer.

Note: The officer will generally turn the camera off when in a

situation in which recording is not appropriate (i.e. locker room,

restroom, staff meeting, etc. )

FAQ

Who has access to the recorded videos?

Each officer has access to view the videos they have

recorded.

Investigators and supervisors have access to view all

videos.

Public requests are handled according to Minnesota

State Statutes regarding the release of data.

FAQ

Are we violating privacy laws?

No, the police (and the public) have a legal right to

record video wherever they have a legal right to be.

Devices are used according to industry best practices.

Questions?