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Big Bear Fire Authority approves four-year audio-video retention policy, expands livestreaming
Summary
On July 8, 2025, the Big Bear Fire Authority voted to adopt a four‑year retention period for meeting audio and video and to continue live‑streaming meetings. Staff were directed to implement the policy and maintain internal archives in case third‑party platforms remove recordings.
The Big Bear Fire Authority voted on July 8, 2025, to adopt a four‑year retention period for meeting audio and video recordings and to continue live broadcasting of meetings via the department’s YouTube channel.
The board’s discussion followed a staff report and a trial livestream conducted at a recent ad hoc strategic planning meeting. Staff reported that a single “OWL” camera purchased for under $300 performed the live recording and that an Authority YouTube channel has been created to host broadcasts and recordings. The board’s intent is to make recordings accessible to the public without requiring a public‑records request while retaining an…
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