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File Number: 13-430 <br />places, which by law and custom cause persons to have diminished expectations of privacy is <br />the main legal restriction. <br />3. What would be an example of a place the cameras could not monitor? <br />All efforts will be made to place cameras in such a way that the interior of any <br />residence, backyard or other private structure are not in viewing range. <br />4. What are some examples of places where the cameras could monitor? <br />Sidewalks, streets, intersections, parks, public buildings, beaches, trails, vehicles (interior and <br />exterior), parking lots, walkways and all other public areas. <br />5. Are there other places that use cameras/ public cameras? <br />Public agencies nationwide use public safety cameras. Private businesses use private <br />security cameras for many purposes, especially loss prevention, extensively throughout <br />California. Public safety camera systems are used on city streets, sidewalks and city parks in <br />both residential and commercial neighborhoods. Cities like Chicago, New Orleans, and <br />Minneapolis have extensive law enforcement camera operations. Closer to home, the cities <br />of Stockton, Clovis, Gilroy, Alameda County, San Francisco, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Concord, <br />and Pinole use public safety cameras to varying degrees. Piedmont and Oakland are currently <br />developing public safety camera programs. <br />6. Is any action required to implement cameras? <br />No. The public safety camera system may legally be installed and implemented through the <br />existing City purchasing policies. <br />7. Are there any legal requirements regarding posting of notices that cameras are in <br />use? <br />No, there is no legally mandated notice requirement. The cameras may be used in an <br />“undercover” capacity to monitor any public place. The same placement restriction (only <br />places open to the public) applies to the use of both marked and unmarked public safety <br />cameras. <br />8. Are recordings public records? <br />Yes, recordings would be considered public records under the California Public Records Act . <br />The disclosure of such records upon request would be subject to the applicable exemptions <br />codified in the Public Records Act . <br />9. What is the retention requirement for public safety camera data that is recorded? <br />The California Government Code mandates a minimum one-year retention period for such <br />recordings (California Government Code section 34090.6). However, this period may be <br />reduced if the City complies with California Government Code section 34090.7 and keeps, for <br />Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/27/2013