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In-Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department <br /> February 3, 2026 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 2. Increased Data Management Burden <br /> Additional video will significantly increase the volume of evidence requiring <br /> review, storage, redaction, and release for discovery and Public Records Act <br /> requests. This will require additional staffing and overtime. <br /> 3. Installation and Integration Logistics <br /> Fleet-wide installation requires vehicle downtime and coordination. Older <br /> vehicles may require additional hardware or retrofitting to support the system. <br /> 4. Digital Infrastructure Demands <br /> Increased video uploads may stress existing cellular routers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and <br /> digital evidence storage systems. Some vehicles may require upgraded <br /> connectivity hardware and additional connectivity subscriptions. <br /> 5. Privacy Considerations <br /> Recording the interiors of vehicles, including prisoner compartments, may raise <br /> privacy concerns for detainees, witnesses, or members of the public. Policies <br /> must clearly define when and how in-car cameras are used. <br /> 6. Potential for Misinterpretation of Footage <br /> Like BWCs, in-car cameras provide a fixed, limited perspective that may not <br /> capture everything officers see or experience. Footage may be misinterpreted <br /> without full situational context. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br /> There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br /> Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief <br /> Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />