Proposal: Minnesota Department of Corrections Body-Worn Camera Policy Draft

***The comment period has now closed. Please check back soon for a report out about the comments submitted and to view the final policy.***

The Fugitive Apprehension Unit at the Minnesota Department of Corrections is planning to purchase and begin using body-worn cameras. Body-worn cameras are small devices clipped to the uniform of officers that record interactions between law enforcement and the public.

Before law enforcement agencies in Minnesota purchase and implement body-worn cameras, the public must have a chance to give comments about the use of the cameras. For the next two weeks, the Minnesota Department of Corrections will be accepting comments about its proposed policy. Each comment will be reviewed and considered.

Background

The fugitive unit at the Minnesota Department of Corrections is a law enforcement agency and its officers are licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training board. The unit investigates the whereabouts of and attempts to apprehend people in three circumstances:

  1. People with active warrants issued by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
  2. People who are under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections and are in violation of their release agreements.
  3. Any person who is committed to the custody of the Minnesota Department of Corrections but has escaped from a prison or otherwise walked-away from custody.

***The comment period has now closed. Please check back soon for a report out about the comments submitted and to view the final policy.***

The Fugitive Apprehension Unit at the Minnesota Department of Corrections is planning to purchase and begin using body-worn cameras. Body-worn cameras are small devices clipped to the uniform of officers that record interactions between law enforcement and the public.

Before law enforcement agencies in Minnesota purchase and implement body-worn cameras, the public must have a chance to give comments about the use of the cameras. For the next two weeks, the Minnesota Department of Corrections will be accepting comments about its proposed policy. Each comment will be reviewed and considered.

Background

The fugitive unit at the Minnesota Department of Corrections is a law enforcement agency and its officers are licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training board. The unit investigates the whereabouts of and attempts to apprehend people in three circumstances:

  1. People with active warrants issued by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
  2. People who are under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections and are in violation of their release agreements.
  3. Any person who is committed to the custody of the Minnesota Department of Corrections but has escaped from a prison or otherwise walked-away from custody.

  • Proposal: Minnesota Fugitive Apprehension Unit Officer Body-Worn Camera Policy

    The Minnesota Department of Corrections would like to hear from you about our proposed body-worn camera policy. Your comments on the draft policy and the use of these camera will help shape how we do our work. After the comment period closes and we finalize the policy, we will be sure to post the final policy on this site, provide some feedback about the comments that came in, and share how they impacted how we are moving forward.

    Here are a few suggestions for making more effective comments:

    • Be concise but be sure to support your comment with logic, evidence, and other information.
    • This process is not a vote but is an attempt to form a better policy. Well-supported, reasoned, specific comments can be most effective.
    • Clearly identify the specific part of the policy you are commenting on - identify section labels, specific language from the draft policy, etc.
    • Use your personal experiences when making comments.
    • Consider reasons some might oppose your point of view and try to respond to those views in your comment.


    Click here to read the draft policy and then provide your comments below.


    Click Here to Give Your Comments
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