Atlanta Georgia Police Department
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Overview
- Atlanta, Georgia is located in the northwest portion of the state and serves as the state capital.[1]
- Population: 498,715 (2020), making it the most populous city in the state and the 38th most populous city in the United States.[1]
- Officers: 1,447[2]
Body Camera Policy
Atlanta started rolling out body-worn cameras in 2016.[3]
In May 2019, the department stopped participating in joint task forces with federal law enforcement groups as they would not allow Atlanta officers to use body-worn cameras while operating in the task forces.[4]
| Technology | Axon |
| Pre-Event Buffer | Duration unknown. |
| Activation | Manually "as soon as it is practically possible". |
| Schedule | Normal work schedules, extra jobs, and overtime. |
| Victim/Witness Rights | Homicide and SVU personnel have the authorization to restrict videos pertaining to their cases. |
| Retention | In accordance with state requirements, typically five years. |
| Source | Policy Manual, SOP 3133, effective May 5, 2021.[5] |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Atlanta , wikipedia
- ↑ Atlanta Police Department, wikipedia
- ↑ THE BODY WORN CAMERA, Atlanta Police Foundation
- ↑ Federal task forces ban body cameras, so Atlanta police pull out. Others may follow., U.S. Congressman Don Beyer, 2019-06-14
- ↑ Policy Manual, SOP 3133, Atlanta Police Department, 2021-05-05
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