Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47040.8 AVSS Retention Triggers

• The following events shall require staff to preserve the recorded data as potential evidence in an inquiry, investigation, and/or an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding:

  • Any use of force incident.

  • Riots.

  • Suspected felonious criminal activity.

  • Any incident resulting in serious bodily injury, great bodily injury, or death.

  • Sexual assault allegations.

  • Allegations of inmate misconduct [i.e. serious Rules Violation Reports (RVRs)] by staff.

  • Allegations of staff misconduct by an inmate, employee, visitor, or other person.

  • Incidents that may potentially be referred to the District Attorney’s Office.

  • An employee report to supervisor of on-the-job injury, and;

  • Inmate claims with the Department of General Services, Office of Risk and Insurance Management, or Government Claims Program.