SBCSS safety manager outlines active‑shooter training and camera program; video retention set to a 30‑day loop
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Summary
Human resources and safety staff told the board the county has expanded active‑shooter training, rolled out a Catapult incident‑management platform, and installed exterior cameras for asset protection; staff said surveillance video is retained on a 30‑day loop and that units received bargaining notice before implementation.
San Bernardino County safety staff reported multiple safety initiatives during the July 14 meeting, including active‑shooter training for local districts, an incident‑management communications platform and a phased exterior‑camera project described as an asset‑protection measure. Staff said video recordings are stored on a 30‑day loop and are destroyed after that period unless retained for cause. Why it matters: Camera systems, incident management and active‑shooter training are core safety investments for schools, but they raise questions about privacy, data retention and labor‑management consultation. What staff reported - Safety manager Alex Rodriguez said the county is running an internal, three‑pronged safety program covering internal policies, district partnership support and regular engagement with San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services. He said there are currently 28 active‑shooter trainings scheduled for SBCSS and local districts. (Report, July 14.) - Staff described an internal incident‑management system called Catapult and said they were in phase two of a camera project focused on asset protection for district and county sites. Rodriguez emphasized the cameras were installed for burglary and employee‑safety purposes and said the union received advance notice and the units are an “asset protection” measure, not performance surveillance. (Report and Q&A, July 14.) - In response to board questions, Rodriguez said recorded video is retained for 30 days on a loop and then overwritten; he said recordings can be retained longer if required. (Q&A, July 14.) Board questions Trustees asked clarifying questions about whether the recordings could be used for performance monitoring and how long recordings are stored. Staff responded that the project is intended for asset protection and safety and that recordings are on a 30‑day loop, with longer retention only for legitimate investigative needs. Staff also noted that units were implemented with negotiation and notice to represented units.
