Purcellville Police request public comment

In order to enhance transparency and accountability, accurately record law enforcement actions, capture evidence pursuant to investigations, and ensure the department continue to provide a high level of service to the community, the Purcellville Police Department is in the process of acquiring body worn cameras with the financial support of grant funding via a Small Rural and Tribal Police Department grant.

Several officers have received BWC training, and have been assigned sample body worn cameras to test and evaluate which models will best fit the needs of their department. Prior to the official implementation of full deployment of body worn cameras, per the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1723.1, the agency shall make the corresponding policy available for public comment and review.

Therefore, included is a copy of the Purcellville Police Department Audio/Video Recorders policy, which can also be accessed here, or at https://purcellvilleva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11201/PPD-DRAFT-Audio-Video-Recorders-Policy-for-Public-Review.

This policy includes best practices consistent with Virginia laws and regulation, adherence to corresponding Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission accreditation standards, and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services model policy was used as a guideline for this draft.

To provide comments, access the public comment form here or at https://purcellvilleva.gov/FormCenter/PPD-Forms-9/PPD-Policy-Public-Comment-Form-
173. Comments will be accepted through March 21.