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Policy Wizard
Corrections & Jail Agencies
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Welcome to the JSS Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Wizard for Corrections & Jail Agencies. This tool is designed for any local or state agency performing corrections or jail functions. This tool is funded through BJA’s National BWC Policy Implementation Program. The purpose of the Policy Wizard is to provide a quick and easy tool for agencies to create draft BWC policies. The tool allows the agency to select specific policy options across a range of important BWC policy areas including activation, deactivation, incarcerated individual/visitor notification, footage download, footage review, training, and policy review. The end result is a draft policy that agencies can modify as needed.
A few key points on the Policy Wizard:
Use of the Policy Wizard is completely voluntary. National BWC Program agencies may already have a policy, or they may choose to develop one on their own. The Policy Wizard is available as a guide but it is not required as a part of the National BWC Grant.
The Policy Wizard allows an agency to develop a comprehensive policy across a range of issues without mandating the language used. For each policy issue, we offer up to three different options, as well as an open text field. On any given issue, an agency can:
a. Choose one of the policy options as-is;
b. Choose one of the policy options but edit it to fit their needs;
c. Choose to include their own policy language;
d. Skip any policy issue.
The Policy Wizard is a flexible tool that will save your progress if you cannot finish in one session. The end product is a Microsoft Word document that can be edited, saved, and placed on agency letterhead.
The policy product derived from the Policy Wizard is meant to provide general guidelines. Actual standard operating procedures should first be reviewed by your agency’s legal counsel and approved by designated personnel in your agency. The document created should be reviewed and tailored to your agency’s needs.
The National BWC Program team is here to help. One of our analysts can assist as an agency representative goes through the Policy Wizard. For assistance, please send a request to:
info@bwcpip.com