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Council adopts body‑worn camera policy for code enforcement; council asks for 90‑day trial report
Summary
The City Council approved a policy allowing body‑worn cameras for code enforcement personnel, modeled on the police policy and a template used by other cities. Council members pressed for privacy safeguards, disclosure requirements and a 90‑day report back on usage and costs.
Sierra Madre City Council voted to adopt a policy authorizing the use of body‑worn cameras by code enforcement staff and to receive a staff report on the policy’s implementation in 90 days.
City Attorney Gregosian said the draft policy is modeled on the police department’s body‑camera policy and on a comparable policy from another city. He told the council the policy sets retention schedules, limits on access, and circumstances under which recording is allowed or…
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