Department members shall not initiate a recording of a body worn camera (BWC) in a courtroom that is in session, unless an investigative or enforcement action is taken in these areas.
Department members shall not initiate a BWC recording of inmates in secured areas designated and marked as attorney rooms or satellite lockup areas of attorney/client communications, except by court order or emergency.
On-duty Department members who appear in court to testify while equipped with a BWC shall turn the camera to the “recording off” position to avoid unauthorized recording of a courtroom proceeding.
If a Department member accidentally initiates a recording inside a courtroom while court is in session, the member shall immediately notify the court and their immediate supervisor of the existence of the recording. The supervisor will communicate any direction from the court to the Body Worn Camera Unit (BWCU). The BWCU will facilitate compliance with any and all orders by the court.