TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Captain
TITLE:
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Approve Funding for Implementation of Body-Worn Camera and In-Car Camera Systems and Approval of a Contract Addendum with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Police Department does not currently utilize body-worn or in-car cameras. The department intends to equip all uniformed personnel with body-worn cameras and all police vehicles with in-car cameras. The overarching goal is to remain transparent and accountable.
The purpose of cameras is to capture police-community member interactions, and the footage captured can be an invaluable tool for officers, prosecutors, and others in processing evidence and in the ability to provide a level of transparency with outside parties that was previously unachievable.
The department currently utilizes Axon products, including Taser less-lethal devices, and Evidence.com (cloud storage for all digital evidence) systems. Axon body and in-car cameras will integrate with other systems to ensure proper storage, retention, and public disclosure of video. The police department will be bringing forth an additional contract with Axon for BWC equipment and on-going operation and management of the product.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
The Police Department has drafted relevant policy that is currently in review by the union for the use of body-worn and in-car systems.
* Required:
RCW 9.73 "Privacy, Violating Right Of"
RCW 10.109 "Use of Body-Worn Cameras"
RCW 42.56 "Public Records Act"
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Body-worn cameras can help improve the high-quality public service expected of Redmond police officers and...
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