Policy Text
17.1 BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWC)
A. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use,
management, storage, and retrieval of body worn cameras (BWC) and
video recordings. In addition, the purpose of using a BWC is to:
1. Enhance deputy safety.
2. Improve evidence collection.
3. Increase trust between the public and BSO.
4. Create transparency.
5. Increase subject compliance.
6. Reduce false claims or possible litigation involving deputy
misconduct.
7. Reduce the need for Use of Force.
8. Identify possible training issues.
B. General:
1. Only deputies who have been trained in the use of a BSO-issued
BWC are permitted to wear BWC.
2. Deputies will comply with all procedures outlined in this policy
including, but not limited to, recording protocols, downloading of
video data, report writing, evidence handling, inspection, and
maintenance of BWC.
[CFA 17.13a]
3. All video recordings are the property of BSO.
4. BWC Placement: BWCs will only be mounted in the following ways:
a. Above the navel, no more than six inches from the center
point of the torso.