DICKINSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Dustin Dassinger Commission Memo ‘The Dickinson Police Department has looked atthe implementation of police body cameras for the department over the ast couple of years and has researched the issue more intensely following the national politea climate surrounding the Inw enforcement profession that has developed. | feel thatthe time is now to move forward with this project. ‘The reason why we are loo«ing atthe implementation of body cameras are: 1. Safety of police and the public. People act differently when they are being filmed. Police body cameras encourage good behavior by both police, as well as ‘members of the public, which can lead to a decrease in violence, use of force Incidents, and attacks on officers on duty. 2. Police body cameras may improve police accountability and protect officers from false accusations of misconduct. Police body cameras provide visual and audio evidence that can independently verify what happened in any given situation. 3. Police body cameras are a good tool for learning and have strong support from ‘members of the public. Video recordings from police body cameras can be used to ‘rain new and existing staf in how to perform during difficult situations. “The Dickinson Police Department emphasis training especially in communication, and de- escalation, inal ofits use cf force training. The Dickinson Police Department has a major tool in ourtool box for training n use of force situations, specifically our Vietra Training Simulator. Scenarios assocated with the Virtra system are endless and we are able to create ‘our own circumstances ane environment using footage drawn from our own community. Officers have certain training objectives they have to meet quarterly within the department withthe Virtrainstructors. Training techniques lke this introduce scenarios to our officers under a controlled safe environment. So, when a similar scenario occurs onthe job, @ police officer is more likelyto act in a proportionate, legal, and professional manner. In addition to the Virtra training simulator we also do defensive tactics, and scenarlo based training utilizing force on force simunitions. The methods of recrultmert and hiring officers fr the Dickinson Police Department isa crucial step in creating an appropriate culture and shaping the behaviors of our officers. Thelr character, values, and abilties are extremely important. Some people process information in a Crisis better than others. Ths is one of the most critical and challenging elements for the Dickinson Police Departmext. Asa police chief want to make sure hire the best officers possible to serve our community. I don't hie just tofilla vacancy. | deste officers who have strong ethical values, the ality to process information quickly, the ability to make decisions under pressure, and who can integrate into good community members £2475 State Averue North + ckiaon, NO SBG01 + Phone: 701-456-7759 + wamiikhecrccorDICKINSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Dustin Dassinger Historically across the nation, body cameras gained notoriety because they are intended to fix alleged transparency issues especially related to use of force incidents. Law Enforcement ‘agencies are now facing the inevitable implementation, which includes the Dickinson Police Department. ‘The Dickinson Police Department would lke to implement body cameras by August 1%, 2022. 1 am requesting to utilize the Covid/ Law Enforcement Reimbursement fund, which has a balance: (of $3,180,308.47, to pay for his project. Please see the charts below for project cost and payment options. Cost Breakdown (Option # 1 Yearly) Nia \ UPL) CAPE} YEAR 2 (2022) $37,489.61 NaN EN CLE)) Cy PLLA YEAR 5 (2025) ESPACE Cost Breakdown (Option #2 ~ Capital) YEAR 1-5 (2021-2025) Pore Adel) YEAR 6-10 (2026-2031) +$217,686.29 Kefoasin’ oss