Marin County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Get the Picture? Audiovisual Technology and Marin Law Enforcement[PDF]
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Findings 3 findings
F1
On-officer cameras have been found to reduce citizen complaints and increase officer safety, but only three law enforcement agencies in the county are using these cameras.
F2
Financial constraints are the reasons most cited by the law enforcement agencies that have not purchased modern audiovisual equipment.
F3
As of this report, the Sheriff’s Department has not expressed an interest in purchasing body cameras.
Recommendations 3
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R1The Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff’s Department and all police departments in the County use on-officer cameras.
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R2The Grand Jury recommends that the police departments of San Rafael, Sausalito, Ross, Fairfax, Central Marin and Mill Valley request that their respective city councils provide funds to obtain on-officer cameras and pursue other funding sources as well.
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R3The Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff’s Department request funds from the Board of Supervisors for on-officer cameras and pursue grants and other funding sources.