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Kasson City council approves body-worn camera policy, plans to fund equipment in next year's budget
Summary
After a public hearing, the Kasson City Council approved a body-worn camera policy that staff said follows state-required language on access and redaction. Council discussed vendor integration, activation rules, retention schedules and a projected $21,133 annual contract cost; the purchase will be considered in next year’s budget.
The Kasson City Council approved a new body-worn camera policy after a public hearing and staff presentation, and directed staff to include the equipment and data-storage costs in next year’s budget.
Staff told the council the draft policy includes the state-mandated confidentiality and release provisions, identifies who may access footage and requires redaction of protected individuals (for example, undercover officers and mandated reporters) before public release. Staff described activation methods for the system the city plans to buy—activation by in-car systems, Bluetooth-enabled holsters or manual start—and said the vendor…
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