Title
Briefing on Body Worn Camera and In-Car Video System Community Feedback
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on feedback received from the Community regarding body worn cameras and in-car video systems.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on feedback received from the Community regarding body worn cameras and in-car video systems.
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, Interim Police Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, Interim Police Chief, Olympia Police Department
Brandon Hawes, Senior Sales Manager, Inside Sales, Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Michele McDonald, Customer Success Manager, Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Police Department (OPD) is developing a policy to govern the use of body-worn cameras/in-car video systems and the management of collected video/audio content. The policy will reflect industry best practice, current State law, and recommendations from the City of Olympia Police Auditor.
As part of the policy development process, the Department requested feedback from the community to ensure implementation is equitable, inclusive and addresses the needs and concerns of the community.
Community input was collected through a community-wide survey on the City’s website. Chief Allen will review the feedback and explain how the information will be utilized. A brief demonstration of the cameras will also be provided.
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.
Attachments:
Survey Summary