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SLPD POLICY DRAFT -- PORTABLE VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />The following is an example of an admonishment that would be appropriate in a case <br />involving video evidence: <br /> <br />In this case, there is video evidence that you will have an opportunity to view after <br />you have given your initial statement. Video evidence has limitations and may depict <br />the events differently than you recall, and may not depict all of the events as soon or <br />heard by you. Video has a limited field of view and may not capture events normally <br />seen by the human eye. The “frame rate” of video may limit the camera’s ability to <br />capture movements normally seen by the human eye. <br /> <br />Videos are a two-dimensional medium and may not capture depth, distance or <br />positional orientation as well as the human eye. Remember, the video evidence is <br />intended to assist your memory and ensure that your initial statement explains your <br />state of mind at the time of the incident. <br /> <br />Investigators may ask an Involved Officer to view the incident scene during a “walk <br />through”. The investigator will determine the timing of the “walk-through”, <br />however, it should not occur prior to the initial statement of an Involved Officer. <br />Only one involved officer at a time will be permitted to do a “walk-through” of the <br />scene. <br /> <br />4. For potential training purposes. <br />5. Personnel may only view video that they actually appear in, viewing other personnel’s <br />video that does not have audio/video involving them is not accepted without the <br />approval of the Chief or Police or designee. <br /> <br />VII PVRS FILE REQUESTS <br /> <br />A. Department Requests, to include requests from the District Attorney’s Office or City <br />Attorney’s Office, shall forward a written request via e-mail with sufficient information to <br />locate the PVRS file to the System Administrator. <br /> <br />B. Non-Department Requests <br /> <br />1. All other requests for a PVRS file shall be accepted and processed in accordance with <br />federal, state and local statutes and Departmental policy (court cases, subpoena’s, <br />public records act., etc.) as set forth in Lexipol Policy #810 (Release of Records and <br />information). <br />2. Media inquiries and/or requests shall be received and processed in accordance with <br />Lexipol General Operations #346 (News Media Relations). <br />3. When practical, personnel will be advised, prior to any release, of video under the <br />F.O.I.A. (Freedom of Information Act) and the guidelines consistent with Lexipol Policy <br />#810. <br /> <br />C. Request for Deletion of Accidental Recording <br />In the event of an accidental activation of the PVRS, the recording employee may request <br />that the PVRS file be deleted by submitting an e-mail request with sufficient information to