A General Order regarding body-worn cameras was approved by the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency at its Law Board meeting Monday. Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen reminded the group there are two vastly different opinions about how much should be recorded by law enforcement officers, from those who believe cops should record everything they do to the opposite or more civil libertarian view. But the director feels his group has drafted a policy that comes somewhere between those two views.
Only a few questions were asked, with Board Member Karen McCulloh wondering about storage. RCPD Captain Tim Hegarty responded that had been analyzed per officer and that there is an automatic storage system regarding time storage for certain categories.
A General Order regarding the Riley County Police Department Leave Program was discussed at some length. Member Usha Reddi asked about how relationships are determined when it comes to bereavement leave. Riley County Police Asst. Director John Doehling explained changes in such terms are being monitored closely at several levels and been trying to keep with the legal definition of familial relationships. Doehling mentioned the city has been examining this, especially regarding same sex marriages–and the state and federal laws are also being watched. The 20 page order was eventually approved.
The group Monday also decided by a vote of five to two to continue having meetings the third Monday noon of each month. There had been some discussion about moving the meetings to evenings, but several conflicts were noted involving the City Commission room on evenings the third week of the month.
It was a meeting of recognitions, with National Correctional Officers’ week proclaimed by Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Chair Robert Boyd. Boyd also recognized National Police Week, thanking both groups for what they did and for their professionalism and compassion.
The Riley County Police Department’s Workers Compensation Program had good reviews Monday, with a presentation at the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency’s Law Board meeting. Assurance Partner has been administering the program, with Business Analyst Leslie Webb talking about anticipated savings. Riley County Police Captain Tim Hegarty was appreciative of Assured Partner’s efforts
The group’s next meeting will focus on the budget and is set for April 30th at 5:30.
