Body Cameras and In-car Camera Update February 2, 2016

Cameras as a System: Key Elements Cameras Hardware and Software Cloud Storage Technicians Policy Process Training

Where are we? Front and rear facing cameras are installed in 150 cars

Where are we? 3 officers conducting body camera field test

Where are we? Since October 2015, we have 22,000 videos, approximately 30 minutes each, stored in the cloud. MPD and District Attorney are reviewing the video to assess operational procedures for in- car and body cam use.

What have we learned? Currently, MPD has 11 forensic video analysts to process, review and redact video. However, we need an additional 10 forensic video analyst to process, review and redact video requested by the public. – For every hour of video it can take up to 3 hours to process, review and redact. We need capacity to review video for quality control and accountability program. We need space and work stations for video analysts.

What have we learned? District Attorney needs a minimum of 15 additional staff members to review and redact footage for trial. District Attorney needs redaction software; a separate space to store video in the cloud; and increased internet bandwidth to process and review footage. Public defender’s office will need additional resources as well.

What have we learned? MPD needs staff for quality assurance and redaction as we continue field tests. At this time, we are collaborating with peer cities to estimate the number of staff that will be necessary for quality control and to process requests made through Office of Public Records.

What have we learned? From peer cities we have learned two important facts about public records requests a)the ability to respond depends on the precision of the requests, and b) there is a learning curve to process these requests.

What’s Next Expand the body camera field test to 1 full shift at Crump Station Outfit an additional 750 cars over the next four fiscal years with in-car cameras. Develop budget for full implementation: staff, hardware, software, and training (based on field test and peer city estimates) MPD End State: – 1700 officers will wear body cameras officers per day – Store approximately 72,000 hours of video per month.

What’s Next What we learn in each phase will influence policy and procedures, and dictate the speed of implementation.

Frequently Asked Question Question: How much does it cost to store video? – Answer: It cost approximately $4.1 million over the course of 5 years to store video in the cloud, plus $70 a terabyte each month we exceed the estimated storage needs provided in the contract with our vendors. Question: What procedure or policy determines what is acceptable for public consumption? – Answer: Based on peer city review and compliance with Public Records Act, the City Attorney’s office is drafting the redaction and retention policies.

Frequently Asked Questions Who is responsible for redacting the video for public consumption? – Answer: MPD video analysts will process, review and redact video for public consumption. How does a member of the public request footage of a video? – Answer: Request for video can be made through the Office of Public Records portal that can be found on the City of Memphis main webpage and clicking on Public Records Request link.

Frequently Asked Questions Question: How long will the video be stored? – Answer: (1)traffic stops and public interaction: 90 days unless it involves an arrest; and (2)arrests: maintained for a year and day after final disposition of the case; (3) critical events, such as homicides are kept indefinitely;

Frequently Asked Questions What is the policy for activating cameras? – Answer: Automatic activation – in-car and body cameras automatically activated when the police car activates its blue lights; – In-car automatically activated with vehicle speed exceeds 75mph Manual – tests, such as checking the shotgun mounted in squad car; – all public interactions.

Public Record Request Policy and Considerations Privacy Victims of Crime Children Nudity City Attorney is drafting a fee schedule for open record requests

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What’s Next: Action Steps for Council Fee schedule proposal Forensic video analyst proposal Review retention and redaction policy Regular updates