Title
Olympia Police Department Body Worn Camera Launch Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Olympia Police Department launch of body worn cameras.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the Olympia Police Department launch of body worn cameras.
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, Police Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, Police Chief, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
For much of 2022, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) reviewed proposals, securing authority for use, developing policy, and working with our vendor to build a successful body worn program.
The OPD developed policy to govern the use of body-worn cameras/in-car video systems and the management of collected video/audio content. The policy reflects industry best practice, current State law, community feedback, and recommendations from the City of Olympia Police Auditor.
This briefing will provide a snapshot of those efforts, including the timeline involved, the process that was used, and what the program will include.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community has an expectation of police transparency and accountability.
Options:
1. Receive the report.
2. Do not receive the report.
3. Receive the report at another time
Financial Impact:
On December 14, 2021, the City Council appropriated $1.1 million of the $10 million it received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to implement body-worn cameras and in-car video systems. The budget includes roughly $805, 000 for equipment and with the remaining funds used for staffing required to make the program functional.
Attachments:
Presentation