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City says code inspectors used unauthorized body cameras; officials to develop policy
Summary
During a study session Syracuse City officials disclosed that at least one code inspector privately used a body camera without city approval. City leaders said they cut funding for inspector bodycams this year and will develop a policy to address recording, storage and use of footage.
Syracuse City officials said inspectors have used privately purchased body cameras without authorization and that the city will develop a formal policy governing recording and data storage.
The matter surfaced during a neighborhood development update when a speaker identified in the meeting as Collins said, “they were wearing a body cam, which we did not approve.” City leaders said the city had not adopted a policy or funding for body cameras for code enforcement and that funding had been…
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