15-11113r RESOLUTION NO. 11113
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A
TEMPORARY CLASSIFICATION OF BODY WORN CAMERA DATA
WHEREAS, critical incidents between law enforcement officers and community
members across the United States have resulted in demands for increased accountability and
transparency in police operations; and
WHEREAS, a June 2015 survey sponsored by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers
Association showed that Minnesota law enforcement is well-respected and highly regarded by
members of their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield Police Department has had a successful limited deployment of
body worn cameras since 2014 and seeks to expand use of body worn camera technology to
strongly affirm its commitment to high quality community oriented policing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has an interest in protecting the privacy of individuals
who have contact with its police officers while ensuring that involved persons can access video
for purposes of ensuring police accountability; and,
WHEREAS, the Richfield Police Department intends to partner with other law
enforcement agencies and allied community organizations to prepare and submit an application
to Minnesota's Commissioner of Administration seeking a temporary classification of body worn
camera data until such time as the Minnesota legislature establishes law governing such data.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Richfield City Council supports the police
department's plan to actively participate as a joint-applicant in the development and submission
of a multi-jurisdictional application for the temporary classification of body worn camera data.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of
September, 2015.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth VanH•ose, City Clerk