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File Number: 14-003 <br />4. What are some examples of places where the cameras could monitor? <br />Sidewalks, streets, intersections, parks, public buildings, beaches, trails, vehicles parked on <br />public property or property open to the public, parking lots, walkways and all other public <br />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 extensively throughout California for many purposes, especially loss <br />prevention. Public safety camera systems are used on city streets, sidewalks and city parks <br />in both residential and commercial neighborhoods. Cities like Chicago, New Orleans, and <br />Minneapolis have extensive law enforcement camera operations. Local jurisdictions, such as <br />Stockton, Clovis, Gilroy, Alameda County, City and County of San Francisco, Pittsburg, <br />Brentwood, Concord, and Pinole use public safety cameras to varying degrees. Piedmont and <br />Oakland are currently 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 />City’s existing 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 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 />example, a duplicate record such as written minutes of specific time recorded. <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 />Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/29/2014