BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide body worn cameras, conducted energy weapons, and video software solutions during the period October 8, 2019 through December 31, 2024, with the amount not to exceed $5,061,781.36 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that prior to the implementation of phase two of the program, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office will bring an updated policy, 411-Portable Recording System, covering usage of body worn cameras for the rest of the agency to the County Board for review; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that prior to the implementation of body worn cameras by the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation, DOCCR will also bring a policy to the County Board for review.

In an effort to enhance accountability and public trust, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) are pursuing approval for the use and management of Body Worn Cameras (BWC). BWCs provide transparency related to contact with the public. Implementing BWC equipment will:

• Preserve evidence of public safety personnel interaction with citizens

• Capture digital audio and video evidence for criminal, civil and traffic-related court cases

• Enhance safety of public safety personnel and the public

• Serve as a training tool for public safety personnel to enhance safety and inform best practices

The County leveraged an existing State Contract to negotiate a five-­year proposed program that includes:  BWCs and data storage for HSCO and DOCCR and upgraded Taser equipment for HCSO.

HCSO plans BWC implementation in two purchasing phases. Phase one of the program, beginning in 2019 will include outfitting HCSO licensed and volunteer deputies covering patrol, warrants, water patrol, hospital security, transport, crime scene investigations, emergency services unit, and their associated supervisors.

Phase two of the program will include outfitting the rest of the HCSO agency through discussions with the Fourth Judicial District to discuss the impact on court procedures. The rollout will include both courts and detention.

2019 funds are included in the current 2019 HCSO operating budget, and 2020 funding is included in the proposed operating budget. Expected costs for the first five years of the program for HCSO are as follows:

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Pursuant to Minn. Stat § 13.825, HCSO procedures for the use and management of BWC equipment, and the access, retention, storage and retrieval of recorded media captured by BWC equipment are documented in the Portable Recording System Policy and the Records Management Retention Schedule of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. BWC system data shall be maintained in accordance with applicable law, this policy, and the Office’s records management retention schedule. The Portable Recording System Policy is published and accessible to the public via www.hennepinsheriff.org.

DOCCR plans implementation in a single purchasing phase. DOCCR will purchase 150 units for all Correctional Officers, Senior Correctional Officers and Correctional Supervisors at the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF). DOCCR will finalize its BWC policy by the end of 2019, with opportunity for public comment and Board review. Staff at the ACF will receive training in the policy and use of the equipment prior to being provided with a BWC. Training and outfitting of staff at the ACF is to occur in early 2020. DOCCR costs associated with the contract are as follows and include only BWC equipment and data storage associated with the BWC:

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