Category: Body-Worn Cameras

Lodge 1 of the Fraternal Order of Police represents officers of the Pittsburgh Police Department. On January 19, 2018, the City implemented Order 69-03 “Body Worn Camera (BWC) Recording and Digital Evidence Stored System.” The order mandated the use of body worn cameras and established guidelines and procedures for utilization of body worn cameras by police officers. The order largely prohibited pre-statement review of video, providing that the viewing…

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AFSCME Local 61 represents corrections officers working for the State of Nebraska. The management rights clause of the parties’ contract grants the State “the right to introduce new or improved methods, equipment, technology, or facilities.” A major at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution gave notice that effective August 28, 2017, body-worn cameras would be used in three locations at the Institution, and also stated that other housing units would…

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The City and County of Denver is a consolidated government, with its police services provided by the Denver Police Department. Colorado has no state law governing bargaining for police. As such, where bargaining exists for police in Colorado, it does so under local charter and code provisions. So it is with Denver, which bargains under a city charter provision. The scope of bargaining is limited to a small number…

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