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Paetznick explained with new and additional resources now in-place, Public Safety and IT staff believe that <br />both organizations are in a position to consider implementing BWCs. Financially, the Public Safety non -fleet <br />capital budget allocated $47,300 for replacement of existing in -squad camera systems, however, DWI <br />forfeiture funds were utilized instead for that purchase allowing the cash balance to be used toward obtaining <br />police body worn cameras. <br />Paetznick reported pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 626.8473, the governing body with jurisdiction over the <br />budget of the law enforcement agency must provide an opportunity for public comment at a regularly - <br />scheduled meeting. With approval from the City Council, Public Safety anticipates this occurring in early <br />January 2019 and that the recommended Police Body Worn Camera (BWC) program could be implemented by <br />the end of the first quarter of next year. Operational impacts and the importance of data security was discussed. <br />Staff reviewed the work of the Public Safety Commission on the topic of Police Body Worn Cameras further <br />with the Council and requested comments or questions. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen asked what the additional storage requirement would be. Paetznick stated there <br />would be an uptick in the amount of data the department was storing. He explained a policy would be put in <br />place regarding the proper coding and length of time data had to be stored (90 days). Nick Kriz estimated 12 <br />terabytes would be needed and he anticipated this amount would increase over time. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if the officer coding time would increase. Paetznick commented he did <br />not believe this would be terribly significant. He anticipated this process would be streamlined by the officers <br />over time and noted officers were already coding their squad car data. He commented further on the State <br />reporting requirements for body worn camera data and noted a biannual audit would be required. <br />Councilmember Allen asked if an outside vendor could be used to store the data. Nick Kriz reported the data <br />would be stored on the City's private network. He explained an HP server would be used. He commented <br />cloud -based technology was being considered. Further discussion ensued regarding redundancy. <br />Councilmember Burg inquired what the life expectancy was for the storage system. Nick Kriz reported the <br />technology was currently under warranty and stated it would be hard to predict how this technology would <br />change over the coming years. Paetznick estimated the current technology would be in place for the next three <br />to five years. <br />Councilmember Burg questioned if each officer would have their own body worn camera. Paetznick explained <br />this would be the plan. <br />Mayor Johnson asked if the body worn cameras would be attached to officer's chests. Paetznick stated this <br />was the plan. <br />Councilmember Burg thanked Paetznick for working so hard on this plan to ensure it works for the City of <br />New Brighton. She reported body worn cameras were becoming the norm. <br />Mayor Johnson commented she believed a lot of the research from the League of Minnesota Cities was a great <br />resource for New Brighton. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen stated the City had good timing in addressing this matter. He was pleased the City <br />was being proactive instead of reactive to this issue. <br />Mayor Johnson stated she believed the City was fortunate to have properly planned for this asset for the Public <br />Safety Department. She anticipated this tool would not be perceived as a negative, but rather as a positive tool <br />