ADM 1103 Mobile Video Systems
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office with guidelines for the operation of Mobile Video Systems (MVS) in Agency vehicles and to specify requirements pertinent to storage, viewing, release, and retention of MVS generated materials.
Summary
It is the policy of the Harford County Sheriff's Office to ensure that deputies maximize the use of MVS equipment by following the procedures for MVS equipment as set forth in this policy. This technology is an investigative tool utilized to accurately capture events and statements during the course of an incident. Deputies will use MVS equipment for the purpose of accurate documentation of events, actions, conditions, and statements made during citizen contacts, arrests, critical incidents, and for courtroom presentation. MVS material will enhance a deputy’s ability to document and review actions and statements for reporting purposes, as well as courtroom testimony. This material may also be used to provide an impartial measurement for self-critique and field observations.
