body camera grant resolution
DESCRIPTION
I have requested the #Albany Common Council add this Resolution to the June 15 agenda. Acting Chief Cox contacted me Monday to seek the Public Safety Committee and Common Council's commitment to partnership in engaging the community in developing & implementing policies for a body worn camera program in connection with a grant application. This is consistent with our discussion at a recent Public Safety Committee meeting on camera and taser policies. The grant deadline is June 16. Thank you to the growing list of co-sponsors including Council Members Applyrs, Conti, Herring and Igoe and also to Council President McLaughlin.TRANSCRIPT
RESOLUTION NUMBER
Council Member Golby, Conti and Igoe, with the support of Council President McLaughlin introduced the following:
Resolution Number 39.62.15R(MC)
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FISCAL YEAR 2015 COMPETITIVE GRANT FOR A BODY-WORN CAMERA PILOT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Albany Police Department is submitting an application to the Department of Justice 2015 Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Albany Common Council recognizes the value of body camera systems while understanding the complexities of issues such as personal privacy and civil liberties; andWHEREAS, this program will ultimately serve as an integral tool to enhance the many accomplishments the Albany Police Department has already achieved by implementing community policing strategies and improving police legitimacy and transparency; and WHEREAS, we look forward to working collaboratively with partners in the City of Albany, the Albany Police Department, the Albany County District Attorneys Office and other community partners as we continue our efforts to improve law enforcement's interactions with the public; and
WHEREAS, this grant will allow the Council and numerous other stakeholders to assist the police department in development and implementation of policies and procedures; andWHEREAS, this grant will also provide for public input into the process of developing and implementing procedures; andWHEREAS, our continued collaborative initiatives will enhance the on-going efforts to make the City of Albany the safest community in America.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Albany Common Council expresses support for, and active participation in, the Albany Police Department's application for the Department of Justice 2015 Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program.To:
Nala Woodard, City Clerk
From:
Leah Golby, Council Member
Re:
Request for Common Council Legislation
Supporting Memorandum
Date: June 11, 2015
RESOLUTION NUMBER 39.62.15R(MC)TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FISCAL YEAR 2015 COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A BODY-WORN CAMERA PILOT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATIONTo demonstrate support for community policing and the Albany Police Department's funding request to the U.S. Department of Justice for a Body-Worn Camera implementation program.
NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAWNo change to existing law.
EXPLANATION OF DEADLINE OR REQUESTED TIME FRAME FOR PASSAGEIt is requested that this be passed at the June 15, 2015 meeting so that it can be included in the grant application.
FISCAL IMPACT(S)N/A
MESSAGE OF NECESSITY
FOR EMERGENCY LEGISLATION NOT LISTED ON THE PRINTED AGENDA (MAJORITY CONSENT REQUIRED): I certify that the attached legislation requires immediate attention and cannot wait for introduction at the next regularly scheduled Common Council meeting of July 6, 2015. I ask for placement on the agenda for introduction at the meeting of June 15, 2015 by majority consent.
Reason for requesting majority consent: The grant application is due June 16th.