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5. Body Cameras (Update on Controversial Issues with the Use of Body Cameras) — <br />Commander Jason Viramontes {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, if and 3b} <br />Commander Viramontes reported on policy issues related to the police body worn cameras. The <br />Department's exploratory committee has studied and evaluated best practices from other <br />agencies and professional organizations. Items discussed were privacy concerns, recording <br />guidelines, officer review of the camera prior to report writing, and public disclosure requests. A <br />comparison with outside agencies that are presently using body cameras affirmed their current <br />policy on these items. <br />Committee members were encouraged with the proposal made for a coalition to address the <br />homeless issue in the city. They would like to continue to explore options as well as partnering <br />with the County. They complimented the Chief on his leadership, transparency and moving <br />forward to reach the goals and recommendations provided within the tis` Century Policing <br />executive report. Committee members were concerned with the effect on non -profits if Santa <br />Ana were to ban all fireworks, while still interested in a partial ban. An action was requested to <br />provide a more in-depth study back to the Public Safety Committee. Committee members were <br />enthusiastic about the progress being made with the Community Oriented Policing and Police <br />Body Camera items and requested to be continually updated as these items move forward. <br />In conclusion, Committee members thanked Staff for putting together the meeting just two days <br />before the Thanksgiving holiday, and thanked members of the community for their dedication to <br />the City. <br />ACTION ITEMS <br />Item No. 3 — Fireworks <br />Motion: Chairman Benavides requests a more in-depth study on a partial ban on <br />fireworks. City Manager Cavazos directs the City Attorney's Office to report on non- <br />profits. Bring back this study to Public Safety Committee before Council. <br />MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Tinajero <br />Motion carries. <br />