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AGENDA ITEM #8.1 <br /> City of <br /> Pequot <br /> Lakes__ - <br /> REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL <br /> Report Prepared by: Sergeant Chad Turcotte <br /> Date: May 7, 2019 <br /> Subiect: Body Worn Cameras <br /> Report: The Pequot Lakes Police Department has received inquiries regarding <br /> the implementation of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs). BWCs are cameras worn by <br /> the police officers that document contact between officers and citizens. <br /> There are three phases prior to implementation of BWCs. <br /> 1. Department receives inquiry. <br /> 2. Council allows for public comment. In accordance with MN Statutes, <br /> the Council must allow for public comment at a regular City Council <br /> Meeting. <br /> 3. Department allows public comment and input when developing BWC <br /> policies. <br /> Should the Police Department move forward with purchasing BWCs, a single unit <br /> will be initially purchased for the newest squad car. Six additional cameras will be <br /> purchased between 2019 and 2020 utilizing forfeiture funds. <br /> Council Action Requested: Council allows for public comment about the <br /> potential implementation of the Body Worn Camera policies. <br />