Police Body Worn Camera Survey

The St. Francis Police Department is preparing to start a Portable Recording System program otherwise known as Body Worn Cameras (BWC). Portable Recording Systems are a tool for collecting and documenting evidence and to have a successful program, law enforcement agencies need to have the support from the community and the officers who wear the cameras. The Minnesota Legislature has provided guidelines for law enforcement agencies who are establishing a Portable Recording System program and how to develop a policy. Public input is one of the important factors in this process.

The St. Francis Police Department has completed a draft policy on Portable Recording Systems and are seeking comment. Please review the St. Francis Police Department’s proposed Portable Recording System policy below and submit your feedback:

Draft Portable Recording System policy: See Below Supporting Documents

How to provide feedback:

1. Complete this brief online survey.

The City of St. Francis has created a survey regarding the Portable Recording System policy using Polco. Polco is an innovative engagement platform where residents can directly provide input to your local government’s decision making process. You can begin giving input by downloading the Polco app for android or IOS., or by visiting Polco and creating an account . This service is free and only shares aggregated de-identified results to protect the privacy of you individual data.

The deadline to respond to the survey is September 13th, 2021.

https://polco.us/n/res/vote/st-francis-mn/body-worn-cameras-police

2. Participate in the Public Hearing scheduled for October 4th, 2021.

At the St. Francis City Council meeting, the Portable Recording System policy will be up for discussion at a public hearing.