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Audit Scope and Record Identification

Recording and audit record identifiers captured

Confirm the audit includes the BWC file ID, date/time of incident, officer or employee identifier, supervisor reviewer, and case or event number if applicable.

Audit sample falls within assigned review period

Verify the recording reviewed is within the supervisor's assigned audit window or sampling plan.

Yes No N/A

Incident type and event category documented

Confirm the event was categorized using the agency's approved incident or call-type classification.

Applicable policy or SOP referenced

Document the agency policy, SOP, or directive used as the audit standard.

Activation and Recording Continuity

Camera activated at the required policy trigger critical (required)

Confirm activation occurred at the first required trigger under agency policy, such as prior to or upon initiation of the encounter when feasible.

Yes No N/A

Recording remained continuous through the event critical (required)

Verify the recording was not paused or stopped during the encounter unless policy permitted a documented exception.

Yes No N/A

Any deactivation or interruption was documented

If recording was stopped, paused, or interrupted, confirm the reason was documented and aligned with policy.

Yes No N/A

Activation and deactivation timestamps are consistent with the narrative

Compare the recording timestamps with the incident narrative and report to ensure the timeline is consistent.

Yes No N/A

Event Categorization and Data Entry Accuracy

Recording category matches the incident type

Confirm the BWC classification matches the actual event type and is not miscategorized.

Yes No N/A

Required metadata fields completed

Verify required fields such as date, time, location, subject type, and case linkage are complete and accurate.

Yes No N/A

Narrative, report, and BWC record are aligned

Confirm the written report, supervisor notes, and BWC record do not contain material conflicts.

Yes No N/A

Data entry errors identified

Record any observed data entry errors, missing fields, or incorrect labels requiring correction.

Access Control and Retention Handling

Access to the recording was limited to authorized personnel critical (required)

Confirm the recording was accessed only by personnel authorized under agency policy.

Yes No N/A

Access log reviewed for unusual or unauthorized activity

Check the audit trail or access log for unauthorized access, repeated viewing without justification, or other anomalies.

Yes No N/A

Retention classification applied correctly critical (required)

Verify the recording was assigned the correct retention category based on incident type, evidentiary value, and agency retention rules.

Yes No N/A

Preservation hold or evidence flag applied when required

Confirm any required legal hold, evidence designation, or preservation flag was applied and documented.

Yes No N/A

Supervisor Findings and Corrective Action

Deficiencies identified

List any deficiencies, non-conformances, or policy deviations observed during the audit.

Corrective action assigned

Document the corrective action, responsible person, and due date for each finding.

Supervisor review completed and signed

Supervisor confirms the audit review is complete and accurate.

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Run: Body-Worn Camera Activation Compliance Audit Worksheet

Audit Scope and Record Identification

Activation and Recording Continuity

Event Categorization and Data Entry Accuracy

Access Control and Retention Handling

Supervisor Findings and Corrective Action

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