Purpose

To consider the South and East Lincolnshire
Council’s Partnership Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC) Policy
prior to approval at Cabinet

Decision

1)   
That the report, policy, and any feedback from the
Policy Development Panel be considered and, the Body Worn Video
Policy be approved.
 
2)   
That the Assistant Director –
Regulatory/Senior Responsible Officer, in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder, be given delegated authority to make such
amendments to this policy as may from time to time be required in
order to (i) reference any links or amended links to other
documents as may be required; and (ii) reflect any issues over
which the Council has no discretion including, but not limited to,
references to any legislative changes and amended guidance. Any
material amendments to the policy will be subject to the usual
approval process in line with Constitution.
 

Reasons for the decision

·        
To ensure that Members are aware of the duties
imposed on the Council by legislation and best practice guidance
with regard to the use of BWV and the requirement to adopt
policies, processes and procedures that are up to date, relevant
and fit for purpose.
·        
To ensure members are informed BWV activity, policy
and procedures demonstrates good governance and an organisational
commitment to the obligations imposed by RIPA, Surveillance Camera
Commissioner guidance and any appropriate legislation around
privacy, Data Protection and Freedom of Information
legislation.

Alternative options considered

None