The Body Worn Camera Unit (BWCU) is responsible for the Department’s body worn camera (BWC) program, including all associated equipment, software, BWC smartphones and the Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS). The BWCU will be responsible for:
- Issuing all BWC equipment;
- All training related to the BWC program;
- Coordinating warranty service and maintenance through Department-approved vendor;
- Providing technical assistance;
- Acting as subject matter experts;
- Coordinating the replacement of inoperable, malfunctioning, or damaged equipment and/or systems;
- Conducting system compliance audits;
- Conducting annual command inspections;
- Any Public Records Act request as it relates to BWC video records;
- Any redaction of BWC video records for public release;
- Providing access to users of DEMS;
- Fulfilling requests for any BWC records in furtherance of any investigation;
- Providing statistical and analytical support for BWC and DEMS;
- Category 3 use of force on-scene upload, file restriction, and forensic review.