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File Number: 13-430 <br />example, a duplicate record such as written minutes of specific time recorded. <br />Operational Considerations: <br />A public safety camera project should cover : <br />1.Camera type and features <br />2.System infrastructure <br />3.Camera locations and staff recommendations <br />4.Criteria used for camera location <br />What are some recommended policies and procedures? <br />The Security Industry Association and the International Association of Police have established <br />guidelines for law enforcement in the use of public safety cameras in public areas. The <br />guidelines recommend: <br />1.Information obtained from public safety cameras should be used exclusively for safety <br />and law enforcement purposes. <br />2.Information obtained through the use of public safety cameras should be handled <br />according to the accepted law enforcement procedures and legal rules governing the <br />handling of evidence, protecting anonymity and personal privacy, and also private <br />property. <br />3.Establishment of an on-going program assessment. <br />4.Dissemination of information should be conducted in accordance with applicable state <br />and federal laws. <br />5.Unusable or non-case specific data should not be retained and thus purged within a <br />legally appropriate time, ensuring evidence quality and integrity. <br />6.All local law enforcement agency personnel involved with public safety cameras should <br />receive appropriate training applicable to criminal and civil law. <br />7.Unauthorized use of the public safety cameras system will result in disciplinary action. <br />How can the City assure the community that policies and procedures are followed? <br />The Police Chief would review complaints regarding camera locations and usage and ensure <br />that policies and procedures are being followed. <br />Other considerations for public safety cameras: <br />Part of the criteria for the placement of public safety cameras should be that they are placed <br />in locations that are legal, tactically strategic to maximize the enhancement of crime <br />prevention and enforcement, and not vulnerable to extreme elements, tamper-resistant and <br />enclosed in protective cases. <br />Current Agency Policies: <br />Attached to this report is: <br />·Current SLPD policy on Automated License Plate Readers <br />Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/27/2013