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Newport News Police Department
I. Axon Respond App: Phone application for live streaming through Axon Respond.
J. View XL & Axon Sync: lets users view recorded videos, add metadata to videos, and upload camera videos to
Axon Evidence.com from a laptop, PC, or similar device.
K. Ready (Buffer) Mode: The powered-on camera state that starts the pre-event buffer. The buffer is 30
seconds of video without audio that precedes the activation of event mode.
L. Recording (Event) Mode: The body-worn camera saves buffered video and continues recording audio and
video in event mode.
III. OFFICER RESPONSIBILITY & USE OF EQUIPMENT
A. Officers are responsible for properly caring for their issued body-worn camera equipment and
accessories.
B. Specialty units without docking stations will need to utilize Axon Sync or Axon View XL software at least
once a week to sync the time stamp and update the firmware when available.
C. Assigned body-worn cameras shall be worn at all times by officers working a field assignment. If an
assignment requires an officer to wear their uniform or vest, they should also wear their issued camera.
Tactical units should wear their helmet-mounted cameras.
D. When on-duty, the body-worn camera will be powered on. Officers shall ensure their recording
equipment is working, checking at the beginning of each shift or assignment. If a problem is found or
develops during a shift: [41.3.8(e)]
1. The officer will immediately report any loss of, or damage to, any part of the equipment to their
immediate supervisor, who will, in turn, notify the agency administrator to arrange for repair or
adjustment.
2. If the agency administrator cannot immediately address the issue, a spare body-worn camera may
be loaned to the officer from the precinct's supply of spares. Loaner body-worn camera equipment
will be signed out by the issuing supervisor and inventoried upon return. The borrowing officer will
email the agency administrator and supervisor the date and times used, spare camera number, and
computer number.
E. Officers should not utilize other officers' assigned body-worn camera equipment. The only exception
would be where the officer is on-scene and does not have an assigned body-worn camera and needs an
audio and video recording for criminal investigative purposes. This equipment use is temporary, and
upon the video's conclusion, the body-worn camera will be returned to the assigned officer. The officer
borrowing the camera is responsible for ensuring all data is uploaded and categorized.
F. When recording, officers may inform people that recording equipment is in use if they feel it will benefit
them.
G. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any officer from activating their body-worn camera whenever they
deem the use of the camera appropriate.
H. Officers will use the provided docking stations to upload the footage from assigned body-worn camera
equipment and categorize each video unless circumstances prevent it. Officers can upload videos through
Axon View XL or Axon Sync if circumstances warrant it. If unable to upload videos, the officer must notify
their supervisor and the agency administrator. Critical incidents shall be uploaded to Evidence.com
immediately upon conclusion of the incident.
I. Camera Activation
1. Camera activation is required for law enforcement-related encounters between uniformed police
officers and the public, except as prohibited by law and policy. The following circumstances require
body-worn camera activation before, upon arrival, or upon initiation:
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