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File #: 971141    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/4/1997 In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/20/1998
Effective date: 2/6/1998    
Title: : A substitute ordinance regulating the use of security cameras in convenience food stores and certain filling stations.
Sponsors: ALD. HENNINGSEN
Indexes: FOOD DEALERS, SECURITY MEASURES, SERVICE STATIONS
NUMBER:
971141
VERSION:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:
 
SPONSOR:
ALD. HENNINGSEN
TITLE:
A substitute ordinance regulating the use of security cameras in convenience food stores and certain filling stations.
SECS:
68-4.3-2-e rc
84-45-3.5 cr
 
ANALYSIS
 
This ordinance specifies operating standards for security cameras in convenience food stores; and for the first time, requires filling stations open 24 hours a day to have a security camera in operation and to comply with these same standards.
 
BODY:
Whereas, Security cameras are an efficient and cost-effective means of increasing public safety for employes and customers of convenience food stores and filling stations open 24 hours a day; and
 
Whereas, Convenience food stores and filling stations open 24 hours a day present an attractive target to criminals due to minimal staffing levels and the amount of cash on hand; and
 
Whereas, Videorecorded images are a valuable asset in the identification and apprehension of criminals; now, therefore,
 
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
 
Part 1. Section 68-4.3-2-e of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
 
68-4.3. Convenience Food Stores.
 
2. REGULATIONS.
 
e. Install, maintain in proper working order and operate during all hours the store is open to customers a security camera which can produce a retrieval image on film or tape.
 
e-1. The camera shall be placed to provide a clear and identifiable full frame of the filmed individual's face, either entering, exiting or at the cash register. Hanging displays shall not obstruct views of the individual's face.
 
e-2. If a time-lapse videorecorder is operated, recorded images shall not be recorded at a slower speed than 24 hours.
 
e-3. Recorded tapes shall be kept for a minimum of 72 hours.
 
Part 2. Section 84-45-3.5 of the code is created to read:
 
84-45. Filling Stations.
 
3.5. SECURITY CAMERA REQUIRED.      All filling stations open to customers on a 24-hour basis shall:
 
a. Install, maintain in proper working order and operate during all hours the store is open to customers a security camera which can produce a retrieval image on film or tape.
 
b. The camera shall be placed to provide a clear and identifiable full frame of the filmed individual's face, either entering, exiting or at the cash register. Hanging displays shall not obstruct views of the individual's face.
 
c. If a time-lapse videorecorder is operated, recorded images shall not be recorded at a slower speed than 24 hours.
 
d. Recorded tapes shall be kept for a minimum of 72 hours.
 
 
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
 
 
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:  _____________________
 
CATT:
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
 
 
___________________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date:  _____________________
ZDPT:
 
DRAFTER:
LRB97582.3
lme
1/6/98