8.4 SR 10-19-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business October 19, 2020 Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police
Item Description Reviewed by
Review Public Comment on Police Bodycam Cal Portner, City Administrator
Program and Approve Body-Worn Camera
Reviewed by
Model Policy
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Elk River Police Department’s model body-worn camera policy and review public
comment regarding the bodycam program.
Background/Discussion
On October 5, 2020, the Council directed the police department to seek public comment per state statute.
Constituents had until October 18, 2020, to email City Administrator Cal Portner their opinion as to the merits of
a bodycam program.
The police department developed a model policy based off best practices, the League of Minnesota Cities model
policy, and Lexipol model policy.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
City of Elk River Mission
Attachments
Model Policy for Body-worn Cameras
Public comments
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
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From: Linda Lee
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:13 PM
To: Portner, Cal <CPortner@ElkRiverMN.gov>
Subject: body cameras
424.7 Review of recorded media files
When I heard of other cities allowing police officers to review
their body cameras before filling out their report on an
incident. My mouth dropped open. I couldn't believe it.
I do understand that incidents are happening in seconds and
under heavy stress. However, I do not believe an officer should
have access to the video period. It should go directly to an
independent source for safekeeping until needed for public
review.
Why? Because an officer would have time to manipulate their
report. And yes I have been personally aware of this being
done. And it can go all the way up the enforcement ladder.
Don't get me wrong. I am proud of our Elk River police force
and I believe they do an excellent job. BUT, we have to be
smart and know that one rotten apple can spoil the whole
cart. And maybe it will be the next officer hired.
Linda Lee, citizen