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File Number: 14-002 <br />The study also ran a comparison of Rialto police officers who were wearing body cameras and <br />police officers who did not wear body cameras , and the data collected revealed officers used <br />force nearly 60% less when officers were wearing a body camera . Researchers determined <br />that the decline in use of force and complaints were related to police officers wearing body <br />worn cameras. The conclusion of the study provided that, “This behavioral modification is of <br />real practical significance to the police, especially given the cost benefit ratios. We therefore <br />foresee that body worn cameras by police will dramatically change police-public encounters.” <br />The Rialto Police Department conducted this study on police officers wearing body cameras <br />to determine their impact on lowering costs in litigation claims and expenses associated with <br />citizen complaints and high liability areas including use of force incidents. It is estimated that <br />every year U.S. law enforcement agencies spend $2 billion dollars settling disputes between <br />officers and civilians . Some agencies utilize in-car cameras; however many critical incidents <br />occur away from the view of the in-car video camera. Body worn cameras provide an <br />accurate depiction of police contact and will assist personnel with recalling details of an <br />incident to write police reports and to provide a factual account of police encounters. <br /> <br />As part of our research, the San Leandro Police Department participated in the Police <br />Executive Research Forum conference on police body cameras. This conference was <br />attended by over 250 agencies from across the country, and participating departments found <br />the use of body worn cameras effective for the modern police officer . In addition, some <br />departments reported that police officers are already carrying their own cameras to document <br />public interactions. <br />The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conducted a study in 2005 on the <br />usage of in-car cameras. The research in that study revealed 93% of complaints regarding <br />officer misconduct were dismissed when there was video documentation available . The study <br />also reported that 48% of the public is less likely to file a complaint if they know there is a <br />documented video of the incident. Based on the early research regarding digital video <br />cameras (including in-car and body worn), staff believes that utilizing a body worn camera <br />system will enhance operations and the ability to prosecute criminal activity through <br />audio/video documentation. In addition, it will be a valuable tool to investigate complaints <br />concerning police misconduct and will help to address other complaints, and civil liability. <br />The American Civil Liberties Union supports police officers wearing body -mounted cameras <br />and stated, “With the right policies in place, a win for all.” A copy of this report is attached . <br />Analysis <br />Staff has studied body camera systems for the last year and concluded the Taser Axon body <br />camera meets the Police Department’s operational needs . The Taser Axon camera system <br />provides a secure and digital cloud storage management system. Staff has selected this <br />specific camera as opposed to other body worn cameras because it is the only one of its kind <br />that has a 30 second pre-buffer feature. This feature captures 30 seconds of prior video only <br />(no audio) each time the officer activates the record feature on the camera system . In <br />addition, the digital storage management system is a cost effective solution which will save a <br />significant amount of Information Technology costs , including staffing to maintain and manage <br />the system and hardware costs. Information Technology staff estimates that if it were to <br />provide the same storage solution as Taser International it would be at double the cost . <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/29/2014
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