Body Worn Camera (BWC) equipment consists of a body-mounted camera with a built-in microphone and a handheld viewing device. The BWC is worn on the outside of a Department member’s uniform, facing forward to make video and audio recordings. The BWC audio and video recordings are stored on the BWC and can be viewed on a handheld viewer or on a Department computer.
Department personnel trained and issued a BWC device are required to wear and use their BWC while on duty, consistent with the terms of this policy. The on-duty watch commander or incident commander may grant exceptions for wearing a BWC to personnel who are working outside overtime assignments, special operations, or due to shortage of replacement cameras.