Q&A
Implementation of body cameras for DOC staff
2:00:06
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Council Member Stevens inquires about the implementation of body cameras for DOC staff. The DOC Commissioner provides an update on the department's plans for body-worn cameras.
- In May, there was an incident where a body-worn camera exploded, leading to a temporary suspension of their use
- DOC has decided to purchase body-worn cameras for all staff
- The procurement process is underway, with the goal of having cameras for all staff by December
- Currently, over 900 body-worn cameras are in use throughout some facilities
- The ultimate goal is for all staff to wear body cameras on their uniforms when coming to work
Althea Stevens
2:00:06
I should not know how hard that procurement process is, so I I get that piece.
2:00:10
Cameras are essential for both the detection and investigation of sexual abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse, tens occur in small enclosed areas where people in custody are not expected to be such as storage closets, laundry rooms, slaps sink areas.
2:00:23
During the 2018 council here in the legal aids testified they're recommending recommended that body cameras should be required whenever staff is alone with the person outside of the view of fixed fixed cameras.
2:00:36
Will the department implement this recommendation, if not why?
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
2:00:40
So So this past May, we had an incident with our body worn camera where one actually exploded.
2:00:47
As a result, I actually temporarily removed them offline.
2:00:52
We looked at all of the body worn cameras, and Ultimately, the decision is we're purchasing body worn cameras for all staff, so they will be required to wear it on their person.
2:01:04
We are in the process of procuring them, and I believe we should have them buy December, all of the body worn cameras.
2:01:12
We currently have some in in place right now.
2:01:15
I believe it's over 900 throughout some of our facilities, but the goal is for everyone to wear a body worn camera on their uniform when they come to work.
