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AGREEMENT NUMBER
25349
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
US MARSHALS SERVICE
DESCRIPTION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ADDENDUM/BODY
WORN CAMERA PROGRAM/MATTER ID: 24-2778/#8
EFFECTIVE DATE
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
12/9/2024
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
12/24/2024
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U.S. MARSHALS
Body Worn Camera Program
TFO BWC MOU ADDENDUM
Appendix A
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The following is controlling guidance for situations that may affect a Task Force partner agency regarding the
TFO (Task Force Officer) BWC (Body Wom Camera) MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) Addendum.
This guidance is issued by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Body Worn Camera Program (BWCP)
and USMS Office of General Counsel (OGC):
• Review Boards/Other Public Dissemination: If an agency is under a consent decree or otherwise
required by statute, law, or agreement to disclose BWC footage to a review board, that entity and
their access to the agency BWC and the qualifying events or incidents that are the subject of the
agreement will be described in a Ietterhead memo that the USMS will keep in the BWC MOU
tracking system. The memo should include the timeline for that board to receive the footage, if their
access to an agency BWC Video Retention System is direct or indirect, and whether the review
board has independent/unilateral public disclosure authority. This information will assist the USMS
OGC in determining what timeline they may be under to perform agency review if a qualifying
incident occurs where TFO and/or USMS BWC footage has been recorded.
• State Law/Agency Policies: If state law or qualifying agency policy requires recording outside
the parameters of USMS TFO BWC MOU Addendum, the agency will provide that information
and a copy of the policy to the USMS BWCP. Any recording of events outside of the TFO
enforcement action (i.e., medical facilities, prisoner transport) should be separated if possible. This
separation can be achieved by deactivating the recording of the TFO BWC prior to re -activation of
recording upon the start of a USMS enforcement action, and/or deactivating the recording of the TFO
BWC when a scene is concluded and secure. The TFO can then reactivate recording when the officer
is operating under their agency policy alone for a non-TFO agency responsibility. When separate
recording(s) are possible, the USMS will receive only the enforcement BWC recording. If
deactivation and reactivation of recording are not feasible or are not permitted by state law or
parent agency policy, the entire recording will be shared with USMS with the understanding that
USMS will, if necessary, redact the entire portion of any recording that shows .the TFO
performing an agency duty where they are not operating under the USMS Task Force (TF) MOU
parameters for enforcement actions. If a partner agencyTFO BWC has the technical capability to
apply a marker during a recording, the TFO will apply the marker at the beginning and end of the
enforcement action, if feasible. The TFO or designated group within the partner agency is
responsible for sharing and uploading of their BWC recordings into the USMS Video Retention
System (VRS).
• Short term operations: Any partner TF agency not covered by an existing executed USMS TFO
BWC MOU Addendum and any non -partner state, local, federal, or tribal agency are authorized to
utilize their BWC during a USMS short term operation or USMS led national initiative after
agreeing to share any BWC footage obtained during the operation with the USMS upon request.
Any BWC footage of a critical incident such as an Officer Involved Shooting or other use of force
leading to death will be shared as soon as possible after the incident. Other footage will only be
requested if the USMS has a mission -related requirement that can only be supported by receipt of
the BWC recording from the BWC agency. Short term operations are defined for the purpose of
this Appendix as USMS Enforcement related operations where a Special Deputization is issued or
mass Special Deputizationsare performed. These include, but are not limited to, Operation
Washout, Operation Triple Beam, USMS National Initiatives for Enforcement, and any DOJ
directed initiative that is enforcement -oriented and led by the USMS.
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UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
Investigative Operations Division
USMS Body Worn Camera
Program Office
TFO Body Worn Camera (BWC)
Interim Standard Operating Procedures
Version 1.0
October 2021
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose 3
II. Authority 3
III. Scope 3
IV. Roles and Responsibilities . 3
V. Operational Procedures 4
VI. Expedited Public Release .. 8
VII. Technical Procedures 8
VIII. Reporting 9
IX. Training 10
X. Acronyms 10
Xl. References 11
XII. Attachment(s) 11
XIII. Definitions 11
LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (LES) — FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY .
This SOP is the property of the USMS and may not be disseminated further without the express
written consent of the USMS.
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I. Purpose: The following guidelines set forth the interim standard operating procedures (SOP) within
the United States Marshals Service (USMS) for the operational use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs)
by specially deputized USMS Task Force personnel and the collection, documentation,
management, and dissemination of digital media created by use of such equipment. USMS
managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that the United States Department of
Justice (DOJ) Policy — Use of Body -Worn Cameras by Federally Deputized Task Force Officers
(hereinafter, "DOJ TFO BWC Policy") as revised September 2021, the respective Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding (and TFO BWC Addendum), and other applicable DOJ and USMS
policies and procedures, to include those outlined herein, are followed when BWCs are utilized
during USMS fugitive and other criminal investigations.
The USMS regularly partners with state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies throughout the
nation on USMS-led joint task forces. These relationships are vitally important to the USMS and its
mission to protect our communities. Several of these participating state and local agencies have
adopted internal policies mandating the use of BWCs and have requested that their officers wear
BWCs while conducting planned arrests and searches during federal task force operations. To the
extent state and local law enforcement agencies mandate BWCs for their specially deputized Task
Force Officers (TFOs) while engaged in USMS task force operations, DOJ, through the DOJ TFO
BWC Policy, has authorized such federally deputized TFOs from those agencies to use their BWCs
under circumstances specified in that policy. The use of BWCs pursuant to the DOJ TFO BWC Policy,
the USMS Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (and an associated BWC-related
Addendum), and this interim SOP do not replace the requirement to provide thorough written
documentation of an operation and/or incident. All data, images, video and metadata captured,
recorded, or otherwise produced is subject to federal law regarding management of federal records
and is therefore the property of the United States Government and the USMS.
II. Authority: This interim SOP is issued under the authority of the Assistant Director(AD),
Investigative Operations Division (IOD), the USMS BWC Program Office (BWCPO), and
the DOJ TFO BWC Policy.
III. Scope: IOD and the BWCPO are responsible for the implementation of all policy and establishment of
procedures relating to BWCs used by USMS TFOs, pursuant to the DOJ TFO BWC Policy and the
USMS BWC Addendum to the Task Force MOU. These policies and procedures include, but are not
limited to, the operational use by and training of USMS TFOs that utilize BWCs while in support of a
USMS led Fugitive Task Force; procurement (VRS management systems only); and the collection,
documentation, management, dissemination, and disposition of records relating to BWC use by TFOs.
This interim SOP applies to all USMS personnel (including USMS contractors), TFOs (specially
deputized federal, state, local and tribal officers) working with the USMS in our enforcement
operations.
The IOD, BWCPO, and the USMS Office of the General Counsel (OGC) are responsible for Agency -
wide oversight to ensure compliance with the DOJ and USMS BWC policies and procedures, as well
as other applicable federal and state law, DOJ and USMS policies, procedures, and regulations, to
include, but not limited to, those relating to record -keeping and USMS records dissemination. District
Chief Deputies and Regional Task Force Commanders are responsible for the daily management of
BWCs worn by TFOs in their respective districts and regions, as specified within the DOJ TFO BWC
Policy and herein.
IV. Roles and Responsibilities
A. The Program Executive (PE) BWCPO is responsible for managing and overseeing the USMS
BWCPO as well as implementing the DOJ BWC Policy. This interim SOP promotes compliance
with its provisions; ensures that use of BWCs by TFOs during regional and district task force
operations receive the required approvals in accordance with the referenced policies and this
interim SOP; and ensures USMS personnel, TFOs, contractors, and participating task force
partners operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, and
procedures. This interim SOP will also ensure compliance with those rules and regulations that
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control the collection, management, documentation, dissemination, and disposition of records,
to include those that contain personal identifying information (Pll) collected by BWCs. BWCPO
is the chief administrative component of the USMS BWCP and shall ensure compliance with
program policies and regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. BWCPO is
responsible for establishing and maintaining operational policies and procedures associated
with all USMS TFO BWC use.
B. The United States Marshal (USM) and Chief Deputy United States Marshal (CDUSM) are
responsible for the overall supervision and management of any BWCP within their district. In
those areas where there is an IOD Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF), the Commander is
responsible for the overall supervision and management of the BWCP related to those state
and local law enforcement agencies where there is a task force MOU and TFO BWC
Addendum in place. The CDUSM/Commander is responsible for ensuring that the district or
regional BWCP complies with the policies and procedures outlined in the DOJ and USMS
BWC policies and TFO interim SOP. Additionally, the CDUSM/Commander is responsible for
ensuring USMS personnel, TFOs, and contractors are aware of their responsibilities to
protect sensitive law enforcement capabilities, limitations, and procedures and that they
understand relevant legal and policy parameters associated with the USMS BWCP,
including the DOJ TFO BWC and USMS BWC policies and interim SOP.
C. The Information Technology Division (ITD) is responsible for identifying, implementing, and
maintaining an appropriate Video Retention/Management System (VRS) for BWCs, in
coordination with BWCPO, IOD, and OGC. The AD, ITD, is responsible for the overall
supervision and management of the USMSVRS, to include meeting all security
requirements for the management of recorded video or metadata and identifying technical
specifications.
D. USMS OGC provides legal guidance to the USMS BWCPO to ensure its compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; reviews and processes all requests for
USMS testimony or disclosures of information including, but not limited to, in state and federal
courts, regarding the USMS BWCPO, to ensure, inter alia, the security of sensitive investigative
techniques and USMS privileged information; reviews and processes all Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests regarding the USMS BWCPO, indirect
consultation with IOD, and/or designees; and reviews and consults with the USMS Office of
Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA) on all congressional and press inquiries relating to
BWCs. Through its FOIA/Privacy Officer, OGC also assesses the potential intrusiveness
associated with BWC usage on privacy and civil liberties balanced against the relevant
governmental interests, and where appropriate, makes recommendations consistent with
applicable privacy and civil liberty protections and follows existing procedures to review,
investigate, and address privacy and civil liberties complaints.
E. OCPA reviews and handles all congressional and press inquiries relating to the USMS BWCP, in
coordination with BWCPO, IOD, OGC, Task Force, and District leadership, and any relevant
components. The District and Division components are prohibited from responding to the press
or state, local, tribal, or territorial government authorities on any aspects of the USMS BWCP
without coordinating with BWCPO, OCPA, IOD, and OGC.
F. To ensure BWC usage is consistent with the DOJ TFO BWC Policy, the RFTF Commander
and/or District CDUSM must provide written documentation of the TFO Parent Agency review
and acknowledgment of said policies and interim SOP prior to BWC utilization. TFO Parent
Agency review and acknowledgment will be accomplished through the execution of an
Addendum to the existing Task Force MOU by the Parent Agency and the IOD AD.
V. Operational Procedures
A. Use of Body Worn Cameras:
1. BWCs may only be utilized by state, local, tribal and/or territorial agency TFOs
assigned to USMS task forces, and then only if required by their parent agency and
subject to the DOJ TFO and USMS BWC policies and interim SOP. USMS personnel
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and contactors are not authorized to wear non-USMS issued BWC equipment.
2. Prior to the TFOs utilizing BWCs during USMS task force operations, participating Task
Force agencies must have an executed Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) or RFTF
MOU, as well as the TFO BWC Addendum and the Partner Agency Checklist. If the
Partner Agency fails to comply with any part of the DOJ TFO BWC policy, the MOU and
Addendum, and this interim SOP, the relationship established under the MOU may be
immediately terminated.
3. Unless subject to a specific exception below, TFOs employed by a law enforcement
agency that mandates the use of BWCs on a USMS Task Force may wear and activate
their recording equipment for the purpose of recording their actions ONLYduring:
a. A planned attempt to serve an arrest warrant or other planned arrest; or
b. The execution of a search or seizure warrant or order.
c. If there are unanticipated interactions with the public or other exigent circumstances,
such as contentious or violent interactions that could become adversarial, TFOs will, if
and when it is safe and practical to do so, activate their BWC either before, during, or
after a planned arrest or execution of a search or seizure warrant or order. Consistent
with the USMS BWC policy for employees, if wearing their agency -issued BWC, TFOs
will activate their BWCs, if and when it is safe to do so, if they encounter an individual
that could lead to a spontaneous arrest.
4. TFOs must activate their BWCs upon approaching a subject or premise and must
deactivate their BWCs when the scene is secured as determined by the USMS Task
Force supervisor or team leader on thescene.
a. For purposes of the BWC policies, interim SOP, and the MOU/Addendum, the
term "secured" means that the scene is safe and under law enforcement
control.
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b. In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement assistance to
secure the scene, the TFO will end BWC recording when relieved from the scene by
another law enforcement officer.
5. TFOs are authorized to wear and activate their recording equipment in accordance with this
policy anywhere they are authorized to act as a police or peace officer under state, local,
territorial, or tribal law.
6. On USMS operations TFOs may use only parent agency -issued and parent agency -
owned BWCs. TFOs will not be allowed to use any privately -owned recording device
of any kind.
7. In the event a TFO's BWC is inoperable due to a technical problem or cannot be used
due to physical damage, the TFO may participate in the operationwithout using a BWC if
consistent with the parent agency policy.
8. TFOs are prohibited from intentionally recording:
a. Undercover personnel;
b. Confidential informants or confidential sources;
c. On -scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation;
d. Personnel using specialized investigative techniques or equipment; or
e. Actions by any non -law enforcement persons at the scene who are assisting law
enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation.
9. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth in section
V.A.3. above, TFOs are prohibited from activating their BWC if, as determined by the
USMS, the TFO is:
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a. Using specialized or sensitive investigative techniques;
b. Operating as part of a highly specialized or sensitive operation or group;
c. Operating in a sensitive area; or
d. Working in an undercover or covert status on behalf of the USMS Task Force or the
USMS itself.
10. Subject to the discretion of the USMS, TFOs generally shall not use their BWCs to record
any activities related to investigations involving:
a. Public Corruption;
b. Medical Facilities;
c. National Security (including international and domestic terrorism investigations or
cases involving classified information); or
d. Other sensitive investigations as determined by the USMS.
11. To the extent the TFO BWC is activated by these specialized functions to include, but not
limited to, photographic capabilities, automatic recording synched to sensors or other
initiating factors, such as vehicle light bar activation, taser removal, gun removal, stealth
mode activation, etc., the BWC use is only permissible in the circumstances set forth in
Section V.A.3 above.
12. TFOs are prohibited from using or activating BWCs within USMS workspace. This includes
any USMS-operated facility, training site, or USMS-controlledarea except as authorized by
the USMS Training Division (TD) during a USMS TD sponsored training event.
13. Appendix A (refer to section XI. D) outlines additional guidance for situations that may
affect a Task Force partner agency regarding the TFO (Task Force Officer) BWC (Body
Worn Camera) MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) Addendum. This guidance is issued
by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Body Worn Camera Program Office
(BWCPO) and USMS Office of General Counsel (OGC). Appendix A outlines the following
categories:
a. Review Boards/Other Public Dissemination
b. State Law/ Agency Policies
c. Short Term Operations
B. Partner Agency Internal Controls:
1. For purposes of the DOJ TFO BWC Policy, this interim SOP, and the MOU Addendum, the
term "TFO BWC recordings" refers to audio and video recordings, and associated
metadata, from TFO BWCs made while the TFO is working under federal authority,
including when executing state and local warrants adopted by the USMS.
2. The Partner Agency will provide and maintain at a minimum two Points of Contact
(POCs), a primary and secondary, to the USMS for BWC matters. The Partner Agency
will notify the USMS of any change to the POCs.
3. Access to any recording produced through TFO utilization of BWCs during USMS
operations must be limited by the TFO Parent Agency to only personnel in the direct
supervisory chain -of -command of the TFO or other administrative personnel necessaryto
the retrieval of the BWC footage.
4. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS of any change in state or local law that will modify
how TFOs must use BWCs and recordings.
5. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS prior to making any change in agency policythat
will affect the MOU Addendum or the storage, transfer, or redaction of TFO BWC
recordings.
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6. The Partner Agency will provide specifications of the BWCs capabilities and operation to
USMS personnel.
7. If applicable, the Partner Agency will restrict access to any TFO BWC GPS and/or live
stream capability as required by the USMS and as determined by the local USM,
CDUSM,or RFTF Commander.
C. Handling of TFO BWC recordings made during USMS Task ForceOperations:
1. All TFO BWC recordings made during USMS Task Force operations, including such
recordings retained by the Partner Agency and/or in the possession of any third party
engaged by the Partner Agency to store or process BWC recordings, are federal records
of the DOJIUSMS pursuant to the Federal Records Act and shall not be disseminated by
the TFO, TFO Partner Agency, or any third party, as described in the BWC Addendum,
without advanced written notification to the USMS of their intention to do so, as soon as
practicable. The parties consider this to be a.limited waiver of the requirements under the
Department of Justice regulations regarding records disclosure.
2. The Partner Agency will provide full, un-redacted copies -of TFO BWC recordings tothe
USMS for all activations that record data of USMS task force related operations. The
existence of TFO BWC recordings must be reported in the USMS authorized record
keeping system. Additionally, an unredacted copy of any recording to be released by
the TFO Partner Agency shall be provided to the USMS prior to said release.
3. As a federal record, the Partner Agency will restrict access to TFO BWC recordings within
the Partner Agency as provided in the Agency's internal policies. The Partner Agency is
authorized to use TFO BWC recordings for internal review of its personnel consistent
with the Partner Agency's policies and procedures but may not disseminate the BWC
recording outside the Partner Agency or for public release without advance written
notification to the USMS.
4. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS immediately of any unauthorized access to
TFO recordings discovered by the Partner Agency. The Partner Agency will cooperate
fully with the USMS in the investigation of any unauthorized access to or disclosure of
TFO BWC recordings, including providing USMS the name(s) of any Partner Agency
personnel determined by the Partner Agency to be involved in unauthorized access,
copying, or disclosure.
5. In all circumstances, TFO BWC recordings shall be treated as law enforcement sensitive
information. The premature disclosure of these recordings could reasonably be expected
to interfere with enforcement proceedings and may be potential evidence in a federal
investigation subject to applicable federal laws, rules, and policy concerning disclosure or
dissemination and, therefore, are deemed privileged absent appropriate redaction prior to
disclosure or dissemination. Further, BWC recordings may be entirely exempt from public
release or other disclosure or dissemination under applicable federal and state laws,
rules, and policy.
6. If a TFO BWC recording involves a "reportable incident," as defined below, or
involves another time -sensitive or urgent situation, the Partner Agency will provide
the USMS access to copies on an expedited basis, including during non -business
hours. For purposes of this provision, "reportable incident" means:
a. Shooting incident
b. Any incident which involves serious bodily injury, death, or where any
enforcement action by USMS personnel or TFO resulted in the use of
force or deadly force;
c. Physical assault or attempted physical assault on a Law EnforcementOfficer; and
d. Intentional damage to any facility, conveyance, or other property owned by the USMS.
7. The Partner Agency will provide witnesses, as needed, to authenticate TFO recordingsin
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A. The USMS has developed a cloud -based VRS to provide technical capabilities to assist in
post -operational management of content captured by TFO BWCs to meet requirements
set forth within the DOJ TFO BWC Policy, as well as the USMS interim SOP.
B. Technical Specifications:
1. The USMS will maintain classification of data types for appropriate record keeping
management functions. Data types include, but are not limited to, Evidence, Non -
Evidence, Legal, FOIA, and Records Management.
litigations.
8. The Partner Agency will inform USMS of the length of time TFO BWC recordings will be
retained by the agency before deletion.
9. The Partner Agency will notify USMS as soon as possible regarding any request or
demand for release or disclosure of TFO BWC. recordings. In all circumstances, TFO
BWC recordings can only be disseminated in accordance with the DOJ Policy on the Use
of Body -Worn Cameras by Federally Deputized Task Force Officers.
VI. Expedited Public Release
A. Expedited Public Release: If TFO BWC recording(s) depict conduct committed solely by a TFO
resulting in serious bodily injury or death of another, the TFO's Partner Agency shall notify the
USMS as early as possible if it desires to publicly release the recording(s). Following the
notification, the TFO's Partner Agency may immediately release the recording(s) with any
redactions as appropriate, giving as much advance notice as possible to the USMS as to the
time and manner of its release. The USMS will expeditiously review the recording(s) as soon
as practical.
1. The notification to the USMS shall be made to the local United States Marshal or the
Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF) Commander which supervises the Task Force on
which the TFO serves. Additionally, those personnel will notify the Assistant Director
(AD) of the USMS Investigative Operations Division (IOD). The local U.S. Marshal and/or
RFTF Commander and AD, IOD will provide further notifications within the USMS as
appropriate. The partner agency is also requested to copy the Marshal, RFTF
Commander, and the TFO-BWC@usms.doj.gov inbox on any BWC release notifications.
Vil. Technical Procedures
2. TFO BWC recordings shall meet the minimum technical specifications required forfederal
Information Technology (IT) compliance and USMS-VRS system interoperability.
Specifications and USMS application framework will be provided in the Partner Agency
Checklist. Quality, format, codec, timestamp, and external reference time will need to
meet federal IT compliance requirements.
3. Critical technical elements which will impact metadata validation of TFO BWC recording
organization and management include:
a.
Standard user -identity naming convention for accounts with a valid associated email
account.
b. Metadata, which shall be included by the Partner Agency prior to sharing or
uploading TFO BWC recordings to the authorized USMS-VRS. Metadata tags will
be required, must be validated, and will allow for additional, optional tags fromthe
local. level Task Force POC; and
c. The proper categorization of TFO BWC recordings to ensure proper chain of
custody and safeguard against unauthorized deletion of content. TFO BWC
recordings may come in varied formats and can be loaded and aligned with theTFO
BWC recordings which are part of the case file related to the arrest activity.
Examples of categories include video, administrative data (pictures, files, etc.), TFO
notifications, and metadata entries. All video content must be associated with the
USMS-related Federal Identification Number(FID).
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4. The USMS-VRS organizational structure will be defined by the BWCPO, and AD, IOD
in coordination with District/Division leadership, OGC, and ITD, for authorized levels as
part of the standard govemance framework to account for operational and
administrative management access/options. The structure may also include a
framework in support of intemal sharing, supervisory review, reporting, content
management, and group management.
C. Process:
1. The PE BWCPO or their designee, will work with the Partner Agency POC to establish
the ability for video collaboration with Partner Agency TFOs.
2. The Partner Agency will test video content sharing or upload capabilities and processes
with validation of success from the CDUSM/Commander. The aforementioned technical
specifications must be validated to ensure compliance with DOJ policy and USMS interim
SOP.
3. The CDUSM/Commander will ensure the shared Zink, third party video upload notification,
and instructions are sufficient for Partner Agency uploads for TFO BWC recordings
through an external secure link. The CDUSM/Commander is responsible for ensuring
TFOs who wear BWCs understand both the shared and upload process requirements
related to coordinated delivery of Partner Agency TFO BWC recordings. Critical elements
or information related to sensitive content may be required to be added if missing at the
time of receipt validation or if critical to the management of TFO BWC recording records.
4. The CDUSM/Commander or assigned personnel will validate receipt of compliantvideo
content in the USMS- VRS, note any internal data content anomalies as required, and
track and audit content.
VIII. Reporting
A. Recorded Video or Metadata:
1. Collection and management of data, images, video, or metadata during the deployment of a
BWC will adhere to the procedures set forth herein and in the USMS Policy Directive 8.13,
Evidence
2. When a BWC is utilized during a USMS planned arrest or search warrant execution, the
data, images, video, or metadata must be downloaded to the authorized USMS-VRS within
seven business days.
3. The USMS shall not retain information collected using BWC that may contain personally
identifiable information (PII) for more than 180 days unless the management of
information is determined necessary for an authorized purpose. Authorized purposes may
include, but are not limited to, law enforcement investigations and litigation. Data
collected by BWC that is retained must be placed in the appropriate video retention/
management system and safeguarded in accordance with applicable federal laws,
Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and other guidance. These
authorities ensure that DOJ personnel with access to such data follow practices that are
consistent with the protection of privacy and civil liberties. Use of all DOJ information
systems, which may include BWC component parts, may be monitored, recorded, and
subjected to audit.
4. When data, images, video, or metadata are stored in the authorized USMS-VRS, the
following must be recorded:
a. The information will be labeled with the subject name and FID#;
b. Name ascribed to the TFO (and his/her parent agency) wearing the BWC and POC
info;
c. It must be reported in the USMS Mission System that BWC footage was recorded
during the investigation.
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5. Data, images, video, and metadata shall not be shared for any purpose (to include law
enforcement sharing requests) outside the USMS without advanced written notification to
the USMS BWCPO, IOD, OGC and, if and as appropriate, the Office of Public Affairs, the
Training Division, and the relevant U.S. Attorney's Office. BWCPO, IOD and OGC will
engage in and coordinate any expeditious review to the extent required by the DOJ BWC
Policy. This is because any data, image, video recording, or metadata obtained through
BWC activity is a federal record, subject to FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552. All requests for such
information from third parties must be directed to the USMS FOIA Office. Further,
information sharing relating to the use of BWC may be restricted by DOJ and USMS
policies, procedures, laws and regulations governing the disclosure of federal information
and records, to include the DOJ Touhy Regulations, 28 C.F.R. § 16.21 etseq. In addition,
such information and records may be subject to various privileges restricting or
prohibiting theirdisclosure.
a. The early disclosure of data, images, video, and metadata could reasonably be
expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings which may be potential
evidence in a federal investigation subject to applicable federal laws, rules, policy
concerning disclosure, and dissemination (including, but not limited to, 28 C.F.R.
Ch. 1, Pt. 16, Subpart B ("Touhy Regulations") and therefore are deemed
privileged, absent appropriate redaction prior to disclosure or dissemination.
Further, BWC recordings may be entirely exempt from public release or other
disclosure or dissemination under applicable federal and state laws, rules, and
d
policy.
b. Prior to any TFO utilization of BWCs, the applicable TFO Partner Agency must
providethe USMS with written documentation describing the Partner Agency's
management policy of the BWC recordings, and owner/contractor who is providing
BWC equipment, instruction, and data storage to the TFO Partner Agency. Please
refer to the Partner Agency Checklist for further information.
IX. Training
A.
All USMS personnel, TFOs, and contractors associated with a USMS task force must befamiliar
with the DOJ TFO BWC Policy, all sections of the BWC Addendum to the VOTF/RFTF MOU,
and these procedures.
B. USMS personnel will be required to instruct all TFOs that utilize BWCs during USMS operations
how to operate the appropriate VRS used by the USMS and log BWC use in the USMS Mission
System.
X. Acronyms:
A. AD: Assistant Director
B. BWC: Body Worn Cameras
C. BWCPO: Body Worn Camera Program Office
D. PE: Program Executive
E. CDUSM: Chief Deputy United States Marshal
F. DOJ: Department of Justice
G. FID: Federal Identification number
H. FOIA: Freedom of Information Act
I. GMT: Greenwich Mean Time
J. GPS: Global Positioning System
K. IOD: Investigative Operations Division
L ITD: Information Technology Division
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This SOP is the property of the USMS and may not be disseminated further without the express
written consent of the USMS.
TFO BWC Interim Standard Operating Procedures
M. MOU: Memorandum of Understanding
N. NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology
O. OCPA: Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
P. OGC: Office of General Counsel
Q. OOT: Office of Operational Technology
R. PII: Personally Identifiable Information
S. POC: Point of Contact
T. RFTF: Regional Fugitive Task Force
U. SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
V. TFO: Task Force Officer
W. USM: United States Marshal
X. USMS: United States Marshals Service
Y. UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
Z VOTF: Violent Offender Task Force
AA. VRS: Video Retention/Management System
XI. References: USMS Policy Directive 8.13, Evidence
XII. Attachment (s):
A. DOJ BWC Policy
B. BWC MOU Addendum
C. Partner Agency Checklist
D. Appendix A
XIII. Definitions:
A. Body Worn Cameras (BWC): Cameras which can be attached to a police officer's uniform,
equipment, or worn as a headset and used to record video and/or audio of lawenforcement
encounters with the public.
B. Task Force Officers (TFOs): Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Officers who are
specially deputized by the USMS and participate in USMS-led enforcementoperations.
C. Metadata: A set of data that describes and gives information about otherdata.
D. Personal Identifying Information (PII): Information that can be used to distinguish or trace an
individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information,
that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.
E. Task Force Officer: A Special Deputy United States Marshal whether federal, state, local, or
tribal law enforcement officer working on a USMS task force.
F. Partner Agency: Used when referring to a participating task force agency as an entity in relation to
the USMS
G. Parent Agency: Used when referring to a participating task force agency as the agencywith
which the TFO is employed.
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Attachment C
PARTNER AGENCY BODY WORN CAMERA CHECKLIST
*This Checklist must be completed and uploaded by the USMS TF POC to allow your PA BWC footage to be
shared with the USMS. Attach additional sheets if necessary.*
To be filled out b USMS:
Division/District (Role)
Name
Phone Number
E-Mail Address
IOD/FCRFTF
Deputy Commander Pedro Alard
213-281-3248
pedro.alard@usdoj.gov
ut by each Partner AQencv,`Orianization:
''I'alrtTR r t.:encv Contact Information
Geographical Area Covered:
/INV
Program Role
BVi C POC
Phone
k niaii
Technical
Lt. Carlos Padron
305-835-2000
41087@miami-police.org
I
Number of Partierafing TF
1 Bt\C System Information.
i Answer the following questions, including any applicable citation or reference (e.g., state or1ocal
ai!encv policy, vendor contract, etc.).
1. Provide information relevant to the Video and Body Worn Camera required to be used on a USMS task
force operation. BWC System Information - May require organizational technical staff coordination
1
Name/model of BWC used by Partner Agency?
BWC AXON AB4 (ModelAX1037)
2
Does the BWC system include a "buffer"/ "pre- record" function or a "post -record" function?
If either, identify and state the length of the buffer/ pre -record and/or post -record, and
whether it is audio only or both audio and video.
The BWC has a buffer/pre-record of 2 minutes without audion
3
Does the system have an option to export TFO or Partner Agency recordings to a USMS
provided secure web interface? Do TFOs have the ability to perform this function or is
export/sharing handled by another department?
Evidence.com allows us the sharing any footage wiht partner agencies
4
What are the Video Codec and Video formats used for the video content? What are the quality
settings on the BWC capture device?
Axon Evdence media player .3gp, .3gpp..3g2, asf, .avi, .divx , .f4v, .ft. mkv, .mov, .mpeg..mpg. ,mp4, m4v, .qe .ram, .rm..ts, .its, .vob, ,webxn, .wmv
5
Does the Partner Agency utilize facial recognition technology with BWC recordings?
No.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (LES)
United States Marshals Service — POLICY DIRECTIVES
2.11 Body Worn Cameras INTERIM POLICY DIRECTIVE*
PROPONENT: Body Worn Camera Program (BWCP)
PURPOSE: This directive sets forth the United States Marshals Service (USMS) policy
concerning the use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) by Deputy United States Marshals (DUSM)
and USMS Specially Deputized Task Force Officers (TFO).
AUTHORITY:
1. This interim policy directive is issued under the authority of the Director of the USMS
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 561(g) and 28 C.F.R. §0.111, consistent with the Deputy
Attorney General (DAG) Memorandum, Body Worn Camera Policy, issued June 7, 2021.
2. The authority of the USMS to "obey, execute, and enforce all orders of the United States
District Courts" and other enumerated federal courts, and to "execute all lawful writs,
process, and orders issued under the authority of the United States" is set forth in 28
U.S.C. § 566(a) and (c). See also 28 C.F.R. § 0.111(b).
3. The authority of u[e]ach United States marshal, deputy marshal, and any other official of
the Service as may be designated by the Director ... [to] make arrests without warrant
for any offense against the United States committed in his or her presence, or for any
felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if he or she has reasonable
grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such
felony" is set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 566(d).
4. The authority of the USMS to "investigate such fugitive matters, both within and outside
of the United States, as directed by the Attorney General" is set forth in 28 U.S.C. §
566(e)(1)(B). See also 28 C.F.R. § 0.111(a) (relating to authority to execute federal
arrest, parole violator, and custodial and extradition warrants) and (q) (relating to
authority to execute escaped federal prisoner, probation, parole, mandatory release, and
bond default violator arrest warrants).
5. The authority to "assist State, local, and other Federal law enforcement agencies, upon
the request of such an agency, in locating and recovering missing children" is set forth in
28 U.S.C. § 566(e)(1)(D).
6. The authority to "provide for the security ... of the United States District Courts, the
United States Courts of Appeals, the Court of International Trade, and the United States
Tax Court, as provided by law" and to provide "assistance in the protection of Federal
property and buildings" is set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 566(a) and 28 C.F.R. § 0.111(f). See
also 28 U.S.C. § 566(i).
7. Authority to provide security for prisoner transfers is inherent in the "[r]eceipt, processing
and transportation of prisoners held in the custody of a marshal or transported by the
U.S. Marshals Service under cooperative or intergovernmental agreements" and the
"[s]ustention of custody of Federal prisoners from the time of their arrest by a marshal or
their remand to a marshal by the court, until the prisoner is committed by order of the
court to the custody of the Attorney General for the service of sentence, otherwise
released from custody by the court, or returned to the custody of the U.S. Parole
Commission or the Bureau of Prison," as set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 0.111(j) and (k).
8. In executing the laws of the United States within a state, the USMS may exercise the
same powers which a sheriff of the state may exercise in executing the laws of the state,
as set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 564.
9. Additional authority is derived from the Attorney General's Memorandum, Policy on
Fugitive Apprehension in FBI and DEA Cases (dated August 11, 1988), and the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the
United States Marshals Service (dated September 28, 2018, or as hereafter amended).
10. As set forth in the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. No. 106-544,
enacted December 19, 2000) and directed by the Attorney General, the USMS is
granted authority to direct and coordinate permanent Regional Fugitive Apprehension
Task Forces consisting of federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities for the
purpose of locating and apprehending fugitives. See also 34 U.S.C. § 41503(a) ("The
Attorney General shall, upon consultation with appropriate Department of Justice and
Department of the Treasury law enforcement components, establish permanent Fugitive
Apprehension Task Forces consisting of Federal, State, and local law enforcement
authorities in designated regions of the United States, to be directed and coordinated by
the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating and apprehending
fugitives.").
11. In the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (AWA) (Pub. L. No. 109-248,
enacted July 27, 2006), the authority is set forth for the Attorney General of the United
States to use the USMS to assist jurisdictions in locating and apprehending sex
offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. The AWA, 34 U.S.C. §
20941(a), states that a sex offender who violates a sex offender registration requirement
is deemed a fugitive within the scope of authority granted the USMS under 28 U.S.C. §
566(e)(1)(B).
12. Additional investigative authority is derived from the Attorney General's Memorandum,
Implementation of National Anti -Violent Crime Initiative (dated March 1, 1994); U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum, Authority to Pursue
Non -Federal Fugitives (dated February 21, 1995); and Federal Rules of Criminal
Procedure 41 — Search and Seizure.
CANCELLATION: This policy directive supersedes USMS Policy Directive 2.11, Body Worn
Cameras *INTERIM POLICY DIRECTIVE,* dated December 16, 2021.
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS:
1. Records Management: This administrative policy directive document is maintained in
accordance with the approved Specific Records Schedule, DAA-0527-2013-0018-0002.
APPROVED BY:
/s/
Ronald L. Davis
Director
U.S. Marshals Service
05/17/2022
Effective Date
A. Policy:
1. General: This policy directive establishes procedures for the operational use of BWCs
by DUSMs and TFOs.
2. The BWCP, under the Office of the Associate Director for Administration, and the USMS
Office of General Counsel (OGC) maintain program management and oversight
responsibility of the USMS BWCP.
3. This policy does not apply to digital or electronic media recordings from vehicle dash
cameras, non-BWC digital cameras, closed-circuit television, Unmanned Aerial Systems
(UAS), telecommunications devices, or any other camera sensor device collected by the
USMS now or in the future.
4. This policy is not intended to replace or alter existing DOJ or USMS policies or practices
for the collection of evidence, conducting interviews, or operational security.
5. Consistent with applicable existing federal laws and requirements, including the E-
Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-347, enacted December 17, 2002), and to
ensure the protection of privacy and civil liberties, the USMS will only collect, use, retain,
and disseminate information obtained from the BWC for a properly authorized purpose.
B. Roles and Responsibilities:
1. BWCP Senior Management Official: The Senior Management Official, BWCP, is
responsible for managing and overseeing the USMS BWCP as well as implementing
BWC directives.
2. United States Marshals (USM), Chief Deputy United States Marshals (CDUSM), and
Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF) Commanders: USMs and CDUSMs are
responsible for the overall supervision and management of any BWCP within their
district. In those areas where there is an Investigative Operations Division (IOD) RFTF,
the Commander is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the BWCP
for the RFTF. Division/district components are prohibited from responding to the press,
state, local, tribal, or territorial government authorities, or third parties on any aspects of
the USMS BWCP without first coordinating pursuant to paragraph 5 below.
3. USMS Information Technology Division (ITD): ITD is responsible for identifying,
implementing, and maintaining an appropriate Video Retention/Management System
(VRS) for BWCs, in coordination with the BWCP and OGC. The Assistant Director (AD),
ITD, is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the USMS VRS, to
include meeting all security and lifecycle requirements for the management of recorded
video or metadata and identifying technical specifications.
4. USMS Office of General Counsel (OGC):
a. OGC provides legal guidance to the USMS BWCP to ensure its compliance with
applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures; reviews and
processes all requests for USMS testimony or disclosures of information
including, but not limited to, in state and federal courts, regarding the USMS
BWCP, to ensure, inter alia, the security of sensitive investigative techniques and
USMS privileged information; reviews and processes all Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests regarding the USMS BWCP, in direct
consultation with the BWCP and other affected components; reviews and
processes all requests for BWC recordings from parties to litigation, in
consultation with the BWCP and/or designees; reviews and consults with the
USMS Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA) on all congressional
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and press inquiries relating to BWCs; and provides such other legal guidance,
consultation, and oversight as is necessary to facilitate the BWCP's directive.
b. Through its Senior Component Official for Privacy (SCOP), OGC also assesses
the potential intrusiveness associated with BWC usage on privacy and civil
liberties as balanced against the relevant governmental interests. The SCOP will
complete a review of the BWCP at least annually, complete relevant privacy
documentation as required by the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL).
(such as, the Initial Privacy Assessment and Privacy Impact Assessment), and
will ensure all privacy compliance documentation is updated as necessary.
c. The USMS will follow existing procedures to review, investigate, and address
privacy and civil liberties complaints regarding the BWCP.
5. USMS Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA): OCPA reviews and
handles all congressional and press inquiries relating to the USMS BWCP, in
coordination with the BWCP, OGC, division/district leadership, and any other affected
components. Division/district components are prohibited from responding to the press,
state, local, tribal, or territorial government authorities, or third parties on any aspects of
the USMS BWCP without first coordinating with the BWCP, OCPA, and OGC.
6. USMS Office of Professional Responsibility — Internal Affairs (OPR-IA): OPR-IA is
responsible for ensuring all complaints of misconduct are processed in compliance with
DOJ and USMS policy and procedures. OPR-IA may review BWC recordings to
investigate a specific act of conduct alleged in a complaint of misconduct.
7. USMS OPR — Force Review Branch (OPR-FRB): OPR-FRB is responsible for ensuring
that all use of force incidents are thoroughly, objectively, and independently examined,
without prejudice, bias, or favor.
8. USMS Training Division (TD):
a. TD is responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the development,
maintenance, and delivery of the training curriculum relating to the BWCP. The
curriculum may include, but is not limited to, the operation of the BWC
equipment, activation and deactivation parameters, procedures for uploading
BWC recordings to USMS system(s), policy considerations, procedural
applications, and other lesson plans (e.g., use of force, legal authorities, first/third
party considerations, operational planning, human performance, etc.).
b. TD will ensure that BWC training curriculum aligns with other USMS training
directives and guidance from other program areas, where applicable.
C. Procedures:
1. DUSM Operational Procedures:
a. Unless subject to specific exceptions set forth herein, DUSMs are required to
wear and activate their BWC in accordance with this policy.
b. DUSMs must wear and activate their BWC for the purpose of recording their
actions during:
1) A planned attempt to serve an arrest warrant or other planned arrest,
including the apprehension of fugitives sought on state and local
warrants within the United States and its territories;
2) The execution of a search or seizure warrant or order;
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3) If wearing a USMS-issued BWC while engaged in investigative activities
other than identified in C.1.b.1). and 2)., above, DUSMs will activate their
BWCs, if and when it is safe to do so, if they encounter an individual or
other exigent circumstances occur that could lead to an adversarial
contact or spontaneous arrest; or,
4) Other missions as authorized by the USMS Director or his/her designee.
c. In activating during situations identified in C.1.b, DUSMs must activate their
BWCs upon approaching a subject or premises and will deactivate their BWCs
when the scene is secured, as determined by the USMS supervisor or team
leader on the scene.
1) In fulfilling the above activation requirements, DUSMs shall activate their
BWC as soon as practical and when doing so does not compromise the
safety of law enforcement personnel or other persons.
2) The term "secured" means that the scene, which may include the
transport vehicle or craft, is safe, there is no immediate threat on the
scene, and the scene is under law enforcement control, as determined
by the USMS supervisor or team leader on scene.
3) In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement
assistance to secure the scene, DUSMs will end BWC recordings when
relieved from the scene by another law enforcement officer.
4) For the execution of a search warrant, BWCs should not be activated nor
remain activated for searches of property lawfully in government custody
or control, or a search to obtain digital or electronic records executed by
a third party, such as an electronic service provider or custodian of
electronic records, after the scene is secured.
5) If BWCs are deactivated due to a scene being declared secure and an
exigent situation arises, the DUSMs will reactivate their BWCs as soon
as it is safe and practical to do so.
d. To the extent state law requires prior notice of recording, DUSMs will comply with
the USMS BWC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
e. DUSMs shall affix their BWC to allow for an unobstructed field of view at least as
broad as the DUSM's vision and be worn in a manner that maximizes the
camera's ability to capture video footage of the DUSM's activities. DUSMs are
prohibited from using their BWCs as an "off the body" surveillance tool (i.e.,
holding the BWC with hands to record activities).
f. When powered on, BWCs continuously record in thirty second (00:00:30) loop
increments. Once activated, BWCs shall include the buffering period of thirty
seconds (00:00:30) with no audio.
g. DUSMs shall properly document all use of BWCs (to include instances of failure
and inoperability) in USMS systems and investigatory reports.
h. Except when specifically authorized by an AD after consultation with OGC,
DUSMs are prohibited from recording:
1) Undercover or covert personnel and locations;
2) Confidential informants or confidential sources;
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3) On -scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation; or
5) Actions by any non -law enforcement persons at the scene who are
assisting law enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation.
BWCs are not authorized for use outside of the territorial jurisdiction of the United
States (i.e., Foreign Field Offices).
j. BWCs shall not be used solely for the purpose of monitoring activities protected
by the First Amendment or the lawful exercise of other rights secured by the
Constitution and laws of the United States.
k. DUSMs are prohibited from using or activating BWCs within USMS workspace.
This includes any USMS-operated facilities, USMS-controlled spaces, and
training sites. However, DUSMs may activate their BWCs:
1) In an approved BWC training environment;
2) To conduct a function test; or
3) In emergency or exigent circumstances, or other operation meeting the
requirements of C.1.b.
DUSMs are prohibited from activating their BWCs to surreptitiously record
conversations between USMS employees in accordance with USMS Policy
Directive 1.7, Code of Professional Responsibility.
m. DUSMs may review their own BWC recordings prior to preparing reports or
making statements about recorded incidents. In certain circumstances, such as
critical incidents including but not limited to an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) or
other use of force resulting in death, DUSMs shall not review BWC recordings
absent written justification and receiving permission from the appropriate
approving authority, as further identified in the USMS BWC SOP. In preparing a
report, authors should notate, consistent with the USMS BWC SOP, whether
they reviewed their BWC recording before preparation of the report.
n. DUSMs who use a BWC for purposes other than those authorized in this policy
directive may be subject to administrative or disciplinary action.
2. DUSM Technical Procedures:
a. DUSMs are only authorized to use BWCs, component parts, and software issued
or otherwise authorized by the USMS. All BWC equipment, data, images, video,
and recordings are the sole property of the USMS.
b. DUSMs are prohibited from using non-USMS owned or authorized recording
devices (e.g., personal digital cameras, smartphone cameras, audio -recording
devices, etc.) for documenting law enforcement activities, including the
documentation of evidence.
c. DUSMs will be required to check that their assigned BWC is fully charged and
conduct a functions test to ensure that the BWC is operational prior to the start of
their on -duty status.
d. DUSMs are responsible for securing, storing, and maintaining assigned BWC
equipment. DUSMs will utilize BWC equipment with reasonable care to ensure
proper functioning. DUSMs shall notify their supervisor of equipment defects or
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malfunctions as soon as practicable so that the BWC may be repaired or have a
replacement unit issued if necessary.
e. BWCs are classified as accountable property and must be inventoried,
accounted for, and hand receipted. DUSMs shall store and secure their
assigned BWC equipment in accordance with USMS Policy Directive 7.1,
Management. of Personal Property, and the USMS BWC SOP.
f. Any accountable BWC equipment that is lost and/or later recovered must be
reported immediately consistent with USMS Policy Directive 7.1.1, Lost Property.
g. DUSMs shall not edit, alter, erase, duplicate, copy, share, display, tamper with,
or otherwise distribute in any manner BWC recordings except as authorized
within the USMS BWC SOP.
h. All BWC recordings, including recordings in the possession of any third party
engaged by the USMS to store or process BWC recordings, shall be deemed
federal records of the DOJ/USMS pursuant to the Federal Records Act of 1950
and the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 (Pub. L. No.
113-187, enacted November 26, 2014), meaning such records are controlled by,
and the property of, DOJ/USMS and cannot be disseminated without appropriate
approval, as set forth in the USMS BWC SOP.
All BWC recordings shall be treated as law enforcement sensitive, the premature
disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to interfere with law
enforcement proceedings.
BWC recordings may also be potential evidence in an ongoing investigation
subject to applicable federal laws, rules, and policy concerning any disclosure or
dissemination. Therefore, all BWC recordings are deemed privileged under
applicable DOJ and USMS rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and
relevant case law, absent appropriate redaction prior to disclosure or
dissemination.
k. If a BWC. recording captures the operation of sensitive investigative or
operational techniques or equipment including UAS/technology and tactical
communication methods, the BWCP and OGC will ensure that footage is
redacted from the recording as law enforcement sensitive and law enforcement
privileged information and/or as otherwise permitted pursuant to federal or state
law.
3. Collection, Retention, and Management of BWC Recordings:
a. The USMS has developed a cloud -based VRS to provide technical capabilities to
assist in management of content captured by BWCs to meet requirements set
forth within the DAG Memorandum.
1) The USMS will maintain classification of data types for appropriate
record keeping management functions.
2) The USMS VRS organizational structure will be defined by the Senior
Management Official, BWCP, in coordination with division/district
leadership, OGC, OPR, ITD, and OCPA if necessary, for authorized
levels as part of the standard governance framework to account for
operational and administrative management access/options. The
structure may also include a framework in support of internal or
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authorized sharing, supervisory review, reporting, content management,
and group management.
b. DUSMs shall upload BWC recordings into the authorized VRS in accordance
with the schedule set forth in the SOP. Any approved deviation from the
established schedule shall be appropriately documented.
c. The USMS will publicly release all requested BWC recording(s) that depict an
incident resulting in the serious bodily injury or death of another, unless there
exist specific and compelling grounds to justify withholding, which cannot be
resolved by redaction, partial withholding, or other means. Such BWC
recording(s) may only be withheld upon written approval by the USMS Director.
d. There is a presumption that the USMS will review, redact, and release all
requested BWC recording(s) that depict an incident resulting in the serious bodily
injury or death of another as soon as practical. Procedures shall be in place for
the expedited release of BWC footage. If the USMS determines that exigent
circumstances, including the need to maintain public safety or preserve the
peace, necessitate accelerating the release timeline the USMS will devote all
necessary resources to review, redact, and publicly release the BWC
recording(s) at the earliest possible time.
e. Collection and management of data, images, video, or metadata during the
deployment of a BWC will adhere to the procedures set forth herein and USMS
Policy Directive 8.13, Evidence, where applicable.
f. In accordance with the DOJ Policy on transitory records (see DOJ Policy
Statement 0801.04, Electronic Mail and Electronic Messaging Records
Retention, dated December 11, 2019), the USMS shall not retain information
collected using BWCs that may contain personally identifiable information for
more than 180 days unless the retention of information is determined necessary
for an authorized purpose and is maintained in a DOJ-identified records
repository. Authorized purposes may include, but are not limited to, law
enforcement investigations, litigation, and training.
Data collected by BWC that is retained must be placed in the appropriate VRS
and safeguarded in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders,
directives, policies, regulations, standards, and other guidance. These
authorities ensure that USMS personnel with access to such data follow
practices that are consistent with the protection of privacy and civil liberties.
h. The USMS' retention and dissemination policies will comply with the Federal
Records Act as amended, Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), and/or
the Privacy Act of 1974 (Pub. L. No 93-579, enacted December 31, 1974), and
other relevant legal authority. USMS personnel will abide by the applicable
records retention schedules for records generated by the USMS through the use
of BWCs.
g.
j•
Use of all DOJ information technology systems, which may include BWC
component parts, may be monitored, recorded, and subjected to audit.
Data, images, video, and metadata shall not be shared for any purpose (to
include law enforcement sharing requests) outside the USMS without permission
from the appropriate USMS Division(s). Any data, image, video recording, or
metadata obtained through BWC activity is a federal record, subject to federal
records laws including the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
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4. Training:
a. DUSMs who are assigned BWCs must complete a USMS-approved training
program to ensure proper use and operations. Additional training may be
required at periodic intervals to ensure proper use and operation, and to
incorporate any changes, updates, or other revisions in policy and equipment.
D. Use of BWCs by Specially Deputized TFOs:
1. The provisions of this policy apply to TFOs whose federal, state, local, tribal, and
territorial law enforcement agency participates on a USMS task force, has executed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and MOU Addendum with the USMS, and has
completed USMS BWC onboarding training.
2. TFOs are authorized to wear and activate their BWCs in accordance with this policy in
any jurisdiction in which they are authorized to act as a police or peace officer under
federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial law.
3. TFOs issued BWCs by their parent agency for use during task force operations must
wear and activate their BWC for the purpose of recording their actions during:
a. A planned attempt to serve an arrest warrant or other planned arrest, including
the apprehension of fugitives sought on state and local warrants within the United
States and its territories; or
b. The execution of a search or seizure warrant or order.
4. If wearing BWCs issued by their parent agency, TFOs will activate their BWCs, when it is
safe to do so, if they encounter an individual or other exigent circumstances that could
lead to an adversarial contact or spontaneous arrest.
5. In activating during situations identified in D.3, TFOs must activate their BWCs upon
approaching a subject or premises and will deactivate their BWCs when the scene is
secured, as determined by the USMS supervisor or team leader on the scene.
a. In fulfilling the above activation requirements, TFOs shall activate their BWC as
soon as practical and when doing so does not compromise the safety of law
enforcement personnel or other persons.
b. The term "secured" means that the scene, which may include the transport
vehicle or craft, is safe, there is no immediate threat on the scene, and the scene
is under law enforcement control, as determined by the USMS supervisor or
team leader on scene.
c. In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement assistance
to secure the scene, TFOs will end BWC recordings when relieved from the
scene by another law enforcement officer.
d. For the execution of a search warrant, BWCs should not be activated nor remain
activated for searches of property lawfully in government custody or control, or a
search to obtain digital or electronic records executed by a third party, such as an
electronic service provider or custodian of electronic records, after the scene is
secured.
e. if BWCs are deactivated due to a scene being declared secure and an exigent
situation arises, the TFOs will reactivate their BWCs as soon as safe and
practical to do so.
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6. To the extent state law requires prior notice of recording, TFOs will comply with the
USMS BWC SOP.
7. TFOs shall affix their BWC to allow for an unobstructed field of view at least as broad as
the TFO's vision and be worn in a manner that maximizes the camera's ability to capture
video footage of the TFO's activities. TFOs are prohibited from using their BWCs as an
"off the body" surveillance tool (Le., holding the BWC with hands to record activities).
8. When powered on, the TFO BWC will be subject to the buffering period compliant with
their parent agency BWC policy.
9. TFOs shall properly document all use of BWCs (to include instances of failure and
1 inoperability) in USMS systems and investigatory reports.
10. Except when specifically authorized by an AD after consultation with OGC, TFOs are
prohibited from recording:
a. Undercover or covert personnel and locations;
b. Confidential informants or confidential sources;
c. On -scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation; or
d. Actions by any non -law enforcement persons at the scene who are assisting law
enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation.
11. TFOs are not authorized to use their parent agency BWCs for any USMS operations
outside of the territorial jurisdiction of the United States (i.e., Foreign Field Offices).
12. While engaged in USMS operations, TFO BWCs shall not be used solely for the purpose
of monitoring activities protected by the First Amendment or the lawful exercise of other
rights secured by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
13. TFOs are prohibited from using or activating BWCs within USMS workspace. This
includes any USMS-operated facilities, USMS-controlled spaces, and training sites.
However, TFOs may activate their BWCs:
a. In an approved BWC training environment;
b. To conduct a function test; or
c. In emergency or exigent circumstances, or other operation meeting the
requirements of D.3.
14. TFOs are prohibited from activating their BWCs to surreptitiously record conversations of
USMS employees and TFOs.
15. TFOs' review of their own BWC recordings prior to preparing reports or making
statements about recorded events relating to USMS operations must be consistent with
their parent agency policy. In preparing a report in a USMS mission system, authors
should notate, consistent with the USMS BWC SOP, whether they reviewed their BWC
recording before preparation.
16. All copies of TFO BWC recordings shared to the USMS VRS made during federal task
force operations shall be deemed federal records of the DOJ/USMS pursuant to the
Federal Records Act of 1950 and the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments
of 2014 (Pub. L. No. 113-187, enacted November 26, 2014), and subject to FOIA, 5
U.S.C. § 552. These copies shall be treated as law enforcement sensitive, the premature
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disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to interfere with law enforcement
proceedings. BWC recordings may also be potential evidence in an ongoing
investigation subject to applicable federal laws, rules, and policy concerning any
disclosure or dissemination. BWC recordings from USMS operations are privileged
under applicable DOJ and USMS rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and
relevant case law, absent appropriate redaction prior to disclosure or dissemination. All
requests for TFO BWC recordings that TFOs receive from third parties should be directed
to the USMS FOIA Office within the USMS OGC. Partner agencies are not to release
TFO BWC footage without advanced written notification to the USMS. Information
sharing relating to the use of BWC may be restricted by DOJ and USMS policies,
procedures, laws, and regulations governing the disclosure of federal information and
records, to include the DOJ Touhy Regulations, 28 C.F.R. § 16.21 et seq.
17. All TFO BWC recordings made during federal task force operations will be provided to
the USMS in a timely manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
When public release is requested, consistent with C.3.d, the USMS will work with partner
agencies to expedite the release of BWC recordings depicting conduct resulting in
serious bodily injury or death of another consistent with USMS policies and subject to any
redactions as appropriate. If a TFO parent agency plans to release TFO BWC
recording(s) from a BWC issued by the parent agency that depict conduct committed
solely by a TFO resulting in serious bodily injury or death of another, the TFO's parent
agency shall notify the USMS in writing, providing as much advance notice as possible as
to the time and manner of its release. Following the notification, the TFO's parent agency
may release such recording(s), subject to any redactions as appropriate. The
dissemination of any other TFO BWC recordings shall be in compliance with the USMS
TFO BWC MOU Addendum signed with the TFO's parent agency.
E. Definitions:
1 Body Worn Cameras (BWC): Cameras which can be attached to a person and used to
record video and/or audio of law enforcement encounters with the public.
2. BWC Recording: Audio and video recordings and associated metadata from specifically
designated USMS operational employees and TFOs recorded on USMS or parent
agency -owned BWCs while the DUSM or TFO is engaged in the specific USMS law
enforcement operations identified herein to include the investigation of fugitives sought
on state and local warrants adopted by the USMS.
3. Deputy United States Marshal (DUSM): Any USMS employee assigned to the 0082 or
1811 job series.
4. Metadata: A set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
5. Parent Agency: Used when referring to a participating task force agency as the agency
with which the TFO is employed.
6. Partner Agency: Used when referring to a participating task force agency as an entity in
relation to the USMS.
7. Personal Identifying Information (PII): Information that can be used to distinguish or
trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or
identifying information, that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.
8. Tag Video(s): A mechanism to identify and label uploaded videos with metadata, such
as ID, title, and retention category.
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9. Task Force Officers (TFO): Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Officers
who are specially deputized by the USMS and participate in USMS-Ied enforcement
operations.
10. Video Retention System (VRS): An electronic platform to store audio and video
recordings.
F. References:
1. First Amendment (U.S. Constitution. Amendment!),
2. Fourth Amendment (U.S. Constitution, Amendment IV)
3. 18 U.S.C. § 2246
4. 28 U.S.C. § 564
5. 28 U.S.C. § 566
6. 34 U.S.C. § 20941(a)
7. 34 U.S.C. § 41503(a)
8. 28 C.F.R. § 0.111
9. 28 C.F.R. § 16.21 et seq..
10. Attorney General's Memorandum, Policy on Fugitive Apprehension in FBI and DEA
Cases (dated August 11, 1988)
11. Memorandum of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the
United States Marshals Service (dated September 28, 2018, or as hereafter amended)
12. Attorney General's Memorandum, Implementation of National Anti -Violent Crime Initiative
(dated March 1, 1994)
13. DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum, Authority to Pursue Non -Federal Fugitives
(February 21, 1995)
14. DOJ Touhy Regulations, 28 C.F.R. § 16.21 et seq.
15. Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. No. 106-544, enacted December 19,
2000)
16. Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (AWA) (Pub. L. No. 109-248,
enacted July 27, 2006)
17. E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-347, enacted December 17, 2002)
18. Federal Records Act of 1950 and the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments
of 2014 (Pub. L. No. 113-187, enacted November 26, 2014)
19. Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552
20. Privacy Act of 1974 (Pub. L. No 93-579, enacted December 31, 1974)
21. Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 41 — Search and Seizure
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22. DOJ Policy Statement 0801.04, Electronic Mail and Electronic Messaging Records
Retention, dated December 11, 2019
23. USMS Policy Directive 1.7, Code of Professional Responsibility
24. USMS Policy Directive 2.8, Field Operational Reports
25. USMS Policy Directive 7.1, Management of Personal Property
26. USMS Policy Directive 7.1.1, Lost Property
27. USMS Policy Directive 8.13, Evidence
28. USMS Policy Directive 17.6.3, Document Security
29. Interim DUSM Body Worn Camera Standard Operating Procedures, dated October 2021
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Addendum to Fugitive Task Force Memorandum of Understanding
RE: Body -Worn Camera Use by Task Force Officers
This Addendum supplements the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the
City of Miami Police Department
(Hereinafter referred to as "Partner Agency" or "TFO parent agency')
Pursuant to the "U.S. Marshals — Body Worn Camera Interim Policy," dated May 17,
2022, and any successor USMS Body Worn Camera Policy Directive (hereinafter referred to as
"USMS Policy"), the above -named Partner Agency has advised the USMS that it will require its
Specially Deputized Task Force Officers (TFO) assigned to the USMS Task Force to use body
worn cameras (BWCs). This Addendum governs that use.
The parties hereby agree to the following:
The Partner Agency and their TFOs will be advised of and adhere to the USMS
Policy, USMS's Standard Operating Procedures for Body -Worn Camera Program
for Task Force Officers, and other applicable federal and USMS policies,
procedures, regulations, and laws.
II. The Partner Agency confirms that within thirty (30) days of execution of this
agreement, it will complete the Partner Agency BWC Checklist and provide to the
USMS details regarding the BWC system and cameras, including the details of any
system protections, and any state or local policies or laws applicable to the TFOs' use
of BWCs, including any retention policies, and training and access procedures.
III. TFOs will follow the provisions set forth in this agreement for use of BWCs. Absent
an express conflict with state law or partner agency policy, the provisions in this
agreement control TFO use of parent -agency issued BWCs on USMS task force
operations.
IV. Use of BWCs During USMS Task Force Operations:
A. TFOs may use only Partner Agency -issued and Partner Agency -owned BWCs.
B. TFOs will be allowed to wear and activate their BWCs for the purposes of
recording their actions during USMS Task Force operations only during:
1. A planned attempt to serve an arrest warrant or other planned arrest; or,
2. The execution of a search warrant.
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a. For the execution of a search warrant, BWCs should not be used for
searches of property lawfully in government custody or control, or a
search to obtain digital or electronic records executed by a third party,
such as an electronic service provider or custodian of electronic records.
C. TFOs are authorized to activate their BWCs upon approaching a subject or
premises and must deactivate their BWCs when the scene is secured as
determined by the USMS Task Force Supervisor or Team Leader on the scene.
1. For purposes of this agreement, the term "secured" means the scene is safe
and under law enforcement control.
2. In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement
assistance to secure the scene, the TFO will end BWC recording when
relieved from the scene by another law enforcement officer.
D. Unless parent agency BWC policy and/or state law conflicts, TFOs are authorized
to wear and activate recording equipment, in accordance with USMS Policy,
anywhere they are authorized to operate under the scope of their USMS TFO
deputization (to include on enforcement actions crossing jurisdictional boundaries).
Where parent agency BWC policy and/or state law conflicts with the USMS
activation and deactivation parameters, TFO's will follow the provisions in
Appendix A that identify how to properly mark sections of a recording to ensure
that the USMS task force operation captured on footage is easily identifiable. This
will prevent the ingestion of non -task force related footage into the USMS video
retention solution and allow USMS to promptly respond to requests for BWC
footage.
E. In the event a TFOs' BWC is not working or is inoperable due to a technical
problem or cannot be used due to physical damage, the TFO may participate in
the operation without using a BWC if that continued participation is consistent
with the Partner Agency policy.
F. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth in
Section IV, subsection B, above, TFOs are prohibited from recording:
1. Undercover or covert personnel and locations;
2. Confidential informants or confidential sources;
3. On -scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation; or
4. Actions by any non -law enforcement persons at the scene who are
assisting law enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation.
G. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth
above in Section IV, subsection B, TFOs are prohibited from activating their
BWC if, as determined by the USMS, the TFO is:
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1. Using specialized or sensitive investigative techniques;
2. Operating as part of a highly specialized or sensitive operation or group;
3. Operating in a sensitive area; or
4. Working in an undercover or covert status on behalf of the USMS Task Force
or the USMS itself
H. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth above
in Section IV, subsection B, subject to the discretion of the USMS, TFOs
generally shall not use BWCs to record any activities, related to investigations
involving:
1. Public Corruption;
2. Medical Facilities;
3. National Security (including international and domestic terrorism
investigations or cases involving classified information); or
4. Other sensitive investigations as determined by the USMS.
V. Partner Agency Internal Controls:
A. For purposes of this agreement, the term "TFO BWC recordings" refers to audio
and video recording(s), and associated metadata, from TFO BWCs made while
the TFO is working under federal authority, including when executing state and
local warrants adopted by the USMS.
B. The Partner Agency will provide and maintain central points -of -contact (POC),
at a minimum two POCs, a primary and secondary, for the USMS on BWC
matters. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS of any change to the POCs.
C. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS of any change in state or local
law or policy that will modify how TFOs must use BWCs and handle
recordings.
D. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS prior to making any change in
agency policy that will affect the MOU Addendum or the storage, transfer, or
redaction of TFO BWC recordings.
E. The Partner Agency will provide specifications to USMS personnel on the
BWC capabilities and operation.
F. If applicable, the Partner Agency will restrict access to any TFO BWC GPS
and/or livestream capability as required by the USMS.
VI. Handling of TFO BWC Recordings Made During USMS Task Force Operations:
A. After a Task Force Operation, the TFO will upload any BWC footage into the
Partner Agency's video retention system (VRS) and share a copy of that footage
with the USMS. All copies of TFO BWC recordings made during federal Task
Force Operations and shared with the USMS via the USMS VRS shall be deemed
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federal records of the DOJ/USMS pursuant to the Presidential and Federal
Records Act Amendments of 2014 (Pub. L. No. 113-187, enacted November 26,
2014), and subject to federal disclosure rules and regulations, including the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552) and Privacy Act of 1974.
The original footage that remains in the custody of the Partner Agency shall not
be disseminated by the TFO or TFO Partner Agency without advance written
notification to the USMS of the intention to do so as soon as practicable.
B. The Partner Agency will provide full, unredacted, duplicate copies of TFO BWC
recordings to the USMS for all activations that record data of USMS Task
Force- related Operations. The existence of TFO BWC recordings relating to a
USMS Task Force Operation must be recorded in the USMS authorized record
system. Additionally, an unredacted copy of any recording to be released by the
TFO Partner Agency shall be provided to the USMS prior to said release.
C. The Partner Agency is authorized to use the original TFO BWC recordings for
internal review of its personnel consistent with the Partner Agency's policies and
procedures but may not disseminate the BWC recording outside the Partner
Agency or publicly release the footage without advance written notification to the
USMS. The Partner Agency's original TFO BWC recording is subject to the
relevant state open records laws and state retention requirements.
D. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS immediately of any unauthorized
access to TFO BWC recordings discovered by the Partner Agency. The Partner
Agency will cooperate fully with the USMS in the investigation of any
unauthorized access to or disclosure of TFO BWC recordings, including
providing the USMS with the name(s) of any Partner Agency personnel
determined by the Partner Agency to be involved in unauthorized access,
copying, or disclosure.
E. In all circumstances, TFO BWC recordings shall be treated as law enforcement
sensitive information. The premature disclosure of these recordings could
reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. TFO BWC
recordings may be potential evidence in a federal investigation subject to
applicable federal laws, rules, and policy concerning disclosure or dissemination
and therefore are deemed privileged, absent appropriate redaction prior to
disclosure or dissemination. Further, BWC recordings may be entirely exempt
from public release or other disclosure or dissemination under applicable federal
and state laws, rules, and policy.
F. If a TFO BWC recording involves a "reportable incident," as deemed below, or
involves a time -sensitive or urgent situation, the Partner Agency will provide the
USMS access to copies on an expedited basis, including during non -business
hours.
1. For purposes of this provision, "reportable incident" means:
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a. shooting incident;
b. any incident which involves serious bodily injury, death, or where any
enforcement action by USMS personnel resulted in the use of force or
deadly force;
c. physical assault or attempted physical assault on a Law Enforcement
Officer; and
d. intentional damage to any facility, conveyance, or other property
owned by USMS.
G. The Partner Agency will provide witnesses, as needed, to authenticate
TFO recordings in litigation.
H. The Partner Agency will inform the USMS of the length of time TFO
BWC recordings will be retained by the Partner Agency before deletion.
I. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS in writing as soon as possible
regarding any request or demand for release or disclosure of TFO BWC
recordings. In all circumstances, TFO BWC recordings may only be
disseminated in accordance with the requirements contained within this MOU
addendum.
J. Expedited Public Release: If TFO BWC recording(s) depict conduct committed
solely by a TFO resulting in serious bodily injury or death of another, the TFOs'
Partner Agency shall notify the USMS as early as possible if it desires to publicly
release the recording(s). Following the notification, the TFO 's Partner Agency
may immediately release the recording(s) with any redactions as appropriate,
giving as much advance notice as possible to the USMS as to the time and manner
of its release. The USMS will expeditiously review the recording(s) as soon as
practical.
1. The notification to the USMS shall be made to the local United States
Marshal or the Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF) Commander which
supervises the Task Force on which the TFO serves. Additionally, those
personnel will notify the Assistant Director (AD) of the USMS
Investigative Operations Division (IOD). The local U.S. Marshal and/or
RFTF Commander and AD, IOD will provide further notifications within
the USMS as appropriate.
K. An USMS enforcement action or incident may require additional support
from law enforcement officers with the Partner Agency. In the event those
assisting law enforcement officers have BWCs, any captured video from
those cameras will be made available by the Partner Agency to the USMS
upon request.
VII. The USMS will ensure that all USMS Task Force partner agencies are informed of
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which other partner agencies, if any, mandate BWC use by their respective TFOs and
are authorized to have their TFOs wear BWCs on the USMS Task Force.
VIII. if the Partner Agency fails to comply with any part of this Addendum,
the relationship established under the Task Force Memorandum of
Understanding may be immediately terminated.
*Digital signatures are preferred*
PARTNER AGENCY;
Name: City of Miami Police Department Phone: 305-579-6111
Location (City and State): Miami, FL
PARTNER AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE;
Print Nam and Title: Manuel A. Morales Chief
Signature: < �!— e: t b I? J t y
RFTF COMMAND ERIW HERE APPLICABLE);
Print Name and Title: FCRFTF Brown, Delvin (USMS)
Signature:
Date:
ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE 'OTHER EXTERNAL RETRESENTATIVE, — OPTIONAL;
Print Name and Title: [AgencyPOC21 [AgencyPOC2Title]
Signature: Date:
ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE (OTHER EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVE) — OPTIONAL;
Print Name and Title:
Signature: Date:
UNITED STATES _MARSHAL;
Print Name and Title: Gadyaces Serralta
District: s
Signature: a Date: /a / / S /c 2 y
Note: Signed Addendum MUST be submitted to the Investigative Operations Division with other
required documentation to obtain authorization for participation in the TFO BWC Program
prior to TFOs deploying with BWCs on USMS operations. The executed Addendum should be
retained locally with the executed USMS Fugitive Task Force MOU.
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U.S. Marshals Service •
Body Worn Camera Program
CITY OF MIAMI, a Florida Municipal Corporation
By:
Arthur Noriega `V; City Manager
Attest:
Date:
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� Date: a
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Approved as to Form and Correctness:
By: -
George K. Wysong, III, City Attorney
Wr-
(JCP / 24-2778 - USMS - Body Worn Camera Interim
Policy)
Approved as to Insurance Requirements:
Date: 11/25/2024
By: Date: 10/04/24
Ann -Marie Sharpe, Director of
Risk Management
Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same Agreement. The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of
this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on
the party whose name is contained therein. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly
execute and deliver to the other parties an original signed Agreement upon request.