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 Stamford
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 7. CCTV CAMERAS

  § 7-2. Permitted Use of CCTV Cameras.  

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  • A.

    Limitations on Use. A CCTV Camera or Feed location shall be approved preliminarily for installation and use by the Chief of Police or his designee upon a finding that one of the limited criteria set forth herein have been met; and thereafter approved within thirty (30) days upon a finding that one of the limited criteria set forth herein have been met by a Public Safety Camera Review Committee consisting of the Mayor or his or her designee, the Director of Public Health & Safety or his or her designee, the President of the Board of Representatives or his or her designee, and two members of the public. The two members of the public shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Representatives. CCTV Cameras, and any and all Feeds, may be used only by those persons authorized by herein, and may be used solely in the specific instances set forth in this ordinance, and use of CCTV Cameras by such persons in any other manner or location, or for any other purpose, is, expressly prohibited. The Chief of Police shall maintain a log of all CCTV Camera and Feed locations, the dates of their approval and the criteria used for their approval.

    B.

    Traffic Monitoring. CCTV Cameras, and any and all Feeds, may be used for the purpose of Traffic Monitoring, which shall in no event include enforcement of traffic violations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Feeds from CCTV Cameras used for Traffic Monitoring may be used for any lawful purpose in the event that such CCTV Cameras, while being used for their primary function, incidentally view behavior that has caused or is likely to cause a danger to any person or property.

    C.

    Homeland Security. CCTV Cameras, and any and all Feeds, may be used for the purpose of providing surveillance in the service of homeland security, law enforcement and prevention, and disaster preparedness and recovery in locations identified as critical assets by the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), as set forth in the DEMHS Homeland Security Initiative, as such may be amended from time to time.

    D.

    Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention. CCTV Cameras, and any and all Feeds, may be used for the purpose of providing surveillance in the service of law enforcement and crime prevention within the City of Stamford where there is documented criminal activity.

    E.

    Proper Request for Feeds. The Feeds may be used at any time to satisfy the written order of any court of competent jurisdiction, any authorized subpoena or a proper Freedom of Information Act request.