Your policy needs to include clear protocols for when and how to use body cameras. Consider the use of technology to automatically activate BWC in certain situations, such as when an officer exits their vehicle or draws their weapon. A review process to ensure officers are adhering to body camera policies and procedures also needs to be part of your policy.

Complete the application, providing all requested information. BAR will notify you of the status of your application and any deficiencies within 14 days of receipt of the application. BAR cannot process a deficient application until all requested information and fees are provided.

If your application is approved, you will be notified by the examination service contractor to schedule your examination. A handbook (candidate information bulletin) is available to help you prepare for the examination.

Use body camera footage as a training tool to review critical incidents, identify areas for improvement and reinforce positive behaviors. Encourage open dialogue and constructive feedback during video review sessions. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to share best practices and lessons learned from body camera use.

Make sure your station has registered and downloaded the California Vehicle Inspection System (Cal-VIS) software to your BAR-SIS. After completing online enrollment and a station participation agreement through the Cal-VIS billing portal, you can conveniently purchase certificates of compliance through the BAR Safety Inspection System (BAR-SIS).

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Brake or light violations: Licensed stations can verify and sign off a consumer’s fix-it-ticket. A vehicle safety systems inspection is not required to perform this service.

However, just like you can’t slap a red dot sight on a pistol and call it a day officers and supervisory personnel must be trained in the proper placement and use of BWCs. That is, to fully harness their potential, it’s crucial to understand their proper use and capabilities. In this article, we provide practical tips and tricks to optimize the use of body cameras, ensuring they deliver the desired outcomes.

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Brake and light certificates: Some DMV paperwork may still refer to prior brake and light certificate requirements. Inform affected consumers that they need a vehicle safety systems inspection certificate instead.

Ron LaPedis is an NRA-certified Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA, USCCA and California DOJ-certified instructor, is a uniformed first responder, and frequently writes and speaks on law enforcement, business continuity, cybersecurity, physical security and public/private partnerships.

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While that 24x7 witness is valuable, officers need to consider situations where privacy concerns may outweigh the need for recording, such as inside private homes or in sensitive situations. Privacy also means that your BWC policy needs to include procedures for handling and storing footage, proving chain of custody, along with guidelines for public access and redaction when necessary.

BWC footage also might be valuable for your training staff to use for building de-escalation scenarios into your firearms simulator. Program branches can be created based on encounters that went well and ones that went off the rails. If actual incidents are used as a script, your training will be realistic.

Vehicle safety systems technicians must complete biometric enrollment to establish a Cal-VIS palm data profile for performing inspections. Contact BAR Field Office Support for enrollment dates and times.

There are dozens of body-worn cameras to choose from. Start with a list of what’s important to your agency. Interview other agencies to get pros and cons:

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Regulations: Article 2.5. Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program, Chapter 1, Division 33, Title 16, California Code of Regulations

Use the station checklist to help ensure your station has the equipment, tools, and reference materials required to perform vehicle safety systems inspections. Your station should meet all requirements before applying.

Proper training, maintenance and integration with other technologies not only will improve the overall effectiveness but also contribute to a safer and more transparent policing environment. By following these tips and tricks, law enforcement agencies can maximize the benefits of BWCs.

Your license will be issued after your station successfully passes the station inspection. Be sure to print and post your station’s license and the licenses of all licensed vehicle safety systems inspections technicians employed by the station. All licenses must be mounted under glass or other transparent cover and displayed in a place where the licenses are easily visible, legible, and located adjacent to a counter where customers are served.

If the BWC doesn’t have auto-on capabilities, emphasize the importance of turning on the camera to start recording at the beginning of every encounter.

Enhancing the effectiveness of body-worn cameras is crucial for both officers and the communities they serve. Body cams provide an unbiased account of events, promote transparency, and foster trust between officers and the communities they serve.

NOTE: A business must be registered as an automotive repair dealer to get a station license. For information on registration requirements, visit Apply for a Business License.

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BWCs are not a “mount and go” device. Agencies need to decide who will be charged with training officers in their proper use. Perhaps add this function to range or technology training programs. Encourage officers to familiarize themselves with the camera controls and features.

Many manufacturers offer BWCs that integrate with in-car video and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems. This integration gives you a single source of truth by linking them with timestamps, GPS tagging and other metadata features, which will help you streamline the organization and retrieval of recorded footage later.

Experiment with different mounting options to ensure the camera captures a comprehensive view of events. At start of shift, ensure the battery is charged, the start/stop switch works, the lens is clean, and any auto-on features (like drawing your weapon) are functional. Your BWC administrator needs to check for software updates and perform scheduled maintenance to keep the device in top condition.

OBD vehicles: The BAR-SIS will prompt you to connect the data acquisition device (DAD) when inspecting most 2000 and newer OBD vehicles. An OBD check is not required for:

Complete the application, providing all requested information. BAR will notify you of the status of your application and any deficiencies within 14 days of receipt of the application. BAR cannot process a deficient application until all requested information and fees are provided.

This requirement is waived for eligible applicants until March 27, 2025. To be eligible, you must have had both an active brake license AND an active lamp license before March 27, 2024. The licenses must have no pending disciplinary action and may not be on probation with BAR. Refer to the application to learn more.

Do you want to impose penalties if an officer consistently forgets to turn on their BWC? What does your policy say? You will need a BWC policy that spells out every aspect of your program.

Note: A vehicle that has an illuminated check engine light or a permanent diagnostic trouble code stored in the OBD system will not fail a vehicle safety systems inspection.

Inspection order: You must check all safety systems required in the inspection manual. But you can check the systems in any order. You can also record the results in the BAR-SIS as you go or all at once when the inspection is complete. Choose the order and approach that is most efficient and effective for you.

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Vehicle safety systems inspection stations provide comprehensive inspections of vehicle safety systems. Technicians licensed to verify safety systems perform the inspections. The technician enters inspection results into the BAR Safety Inspection System (BAR-SIS). The BAR-SIS issues an electronic certificate of compliance if the vehicle passes. The vehicle owner can then register the vehicle with DMV and return it to the road.

Make sure your station understands the requirements of the new Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program. The Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Manual details procedures, standards, and requirements for performing vehicle safety systems inspections and issuing certificates of compliance. It also includes important information on equipment requirements for the BAR Safety Inspection System (BAR-SIS).

If your application is approved, BAR will schedule an onsite station inspection. During the inspection, BAR field staff will verify your station employs a licensed vehicle safety systems technician(s) and has the required equipment, tools, and reference materials. To help ensure your station is prepared for the inspection, see the station checklist and Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Manual.

The application fee is waived for eligible applicants until March 27, 2025. To be eligible, you must have had both an active brake license AND an active lamp license before March 27, 2024. The licenses must have no pending disciplinary action and may not be on probation with BAR. Refer to the application to learn more.

The application fee is waived for eligible applicants until March 27, 2025. To be eligible, you must have had both an active brake license AND an active lamp license before March 27, 2024. The licenses must have no pending disciplinary action and may not be on probation with BAR. Refer to the application to learn more.

This requirement is waived for eligible applicants until March 27, 2025. To be eligible, you must have had both an active brake license AND an active lamp license before March 27, 2024. The licenses must have no pending disciplinary action and may not be on probation with BAR. Certification is still required for license renewal. Refer to the application to learn more.