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Put Technology to Work

Goal 1: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
Objective 2: Implement New Technology
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
PTW BWC Program Impact on Internal Internal Affairs investigations Neighborhood Services (Police)
1.2.1 Affairs related to BWC’s
Summary:

The Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program provides officers Hours Reviewing BWC Video
with a reliable recording of contacts with the public in 100
accordance with the law. The BWC Program seeks to
increase accountability for both officers and citizens. BWCs 80
allow for accurate documentation of police‐public
contacts, arrests, and critical incidents. Officers are 60
directed to activate the BWC during all calls for service or 40
self‐initiated activity where enforcement‐related activities
may occur such as: 20
 any enforcement stop
 investigation ‐
 arrest 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
 search
 use of force
 critical incident
 pursuit
 any encounter that becomes confrontational

The Internal Affairs Division coordinates the investigation
into allegations of Police Department employee
misconduct. The video obtained from officers who activate
their BWC may provide an expedited resolution to citizen
complaints. The cameras are instrumental in complaint
investigation to assist in determining a fair and impartial
finding. Studies have suggested that BWC deployment
influence officer and citizen behavior. When people know
they are being recorded, they tend to exhibit more positive
actions. The use of the cameras promotes socially
desirable outcomes which may lead to a decrease in citizen
complaints.

Update:
The Internal Affairs Unit has reviewed BWC footage
regarding Internal Complaints and General Concerns that
occurred throughout the districts.

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