Policy Text
Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff
Safety & Security Surveillance Equipment
Surveillance Use Policy
2018
Santa Clara County
SherifPs Office
Custody Bureau
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Approved: 08/14/2018
1. Purpose
The Custody Bureau uses Thermal Imaging Cameras, Security X-Ray Scanners, "Walk-
Through" Metal Detectors, and ooWand" Metal Detectors as part of its Safety and Security
Surveillance Equipment. Applicable Manufacturer and Model numbers of the Safety and
Security Equipment are listed in Section 2 of this policy.
Safety and Security Surveillance Equipment shall be used to prevent or detect contraband,
weapons, and potential weapons from entering or remaining within the security perimeter of
Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities. Contraband is defined as any item not permitted
from entering the jail facilities. The equipment listed below is designed to provide for non-
invasive detection of items that are of safety and security concern within a jail environment.
A search warrant is not required for use of the Custody Bureau Safety and Security
Surveillance Equipment as authorized below.
2. Authorized and Prohibited Uses
A. Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
1. The Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) is an MSA Evolution 4000 Thermal Imaging
Camera
2. The TIC shall only be used to aid firefighting in scenarios such as:
a. Search and rescue missions
b. Initial scene assessment
c. Locating the seat of a fire
d. Locating fire extension
e. Identifying potential flashover situations
f. Hazmat situations
g. Response vehicle navigation (darkness or heavy smoke)
h. Other fire department first responder applications not prohibited by law
3. The TIC shall only be used by Sheriff s personnel within jail property for:
a. Tracking inmates or suspects
b. Identifying recently driven vehicles
c. Surveillance of the property
d. Locating dropped evidence
e. Contraband detection
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f. Disturbed surfaces
g. Other uses not prohibited by law
4. The TIC shall be, except in rare circumstances, used only within the custody setting
for authorized uses listed above. Rare circumstances for the use of the TIC outside of
the jail facility shall be limited to instances where the TIC could be a beneficial tool,
as determined by the Sheriff or Sheriff s designee, to assist in finding:
a. An "At-Risk" missing person
b. A fugitive from justice in criminal investigations only. The TIC shall not be used
for civil or deportation-related investigations.
c. A person suspected of having committed a serious or violent felony.
5. If legally required, a search warrant shall be obtained for usage of the TIC outside of
a custody setting for any of the purposes identified above in subsection number 4.
B. Security X-Ray Scanners
1. The X-Ray Scanners are EGNG Astro Physics Life Scan #SYS2I5 06/99.
2. The X-Ray Scanners shall only be used to aid law enforcement with checkpoint
inspection of personnel/visitors' belongings including but not limited to:
a. Backpacks
b. Laptop bags
c. Purses
d. Briefcases
e. Jackets
f. Packages
g. Mail
C. o'Walk Through" Metal Detectors
1. The "Walk Through" Metal Detectors are:
a. CEIA #PDMZ-ENZ
b. CEIA #O2PN8
c. CEIA Meteor 65
d. SMD600/PZMultizone
e. CEIA PMD2
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2. The "Walk Through" Metal Detectors shall only be used to aid law enforcement and
assigned Sheriff s personnel with checkpoint and intra-facility inspection of
personnel/visitors/inmates. The detectors shall identi$r target locations from head to
toe where metal is detected by illuminating lights in a designated region on the
detector and/or emitting an audio tone.
D. "Wand" Metal Detectors
1. "Wand" Metal Detectors are
a. Garrett Hand-Held #1165190
b. EIA PD24O
2. ooWand" Metal Detectors shall only be used by assigned Sheriff s personnel for
checkpoint and intra-facility inspection of personnel/visitors/inmates. The detectors
shall identify locations from head to toe where metal resides by making a vibration or
audible tone when the wand is passed over the area.
E. A11 Safety and Security Surveillance Equipment shall be utilized in a manner not
prohibited by law.
F. Safety and Surveillance Equipment listed above shall not be used for personal or non-
security, non-law enforcement, or non-first responder purposes.
3. Data Collection
The following data may be obtained through the safety and security surveillance equipment:
A. The Thermal Imaging Camera produces live thermal images in real time. The thermal
imaging camera shall not record or retain recorded data.
B. The Security X-Ray Scanner produces live X-Ray images in real time. The Security X-
Ray Scanner shall not record or retain recorded data.
C. "Walk Through" Metal Detectors produce an audible tone or light signal in real time
when metal is detected. The "Walk Through" Metal Detectors shall not record or retain
recorded data.
D. "Wand" Metal Detectors produce a