District of Columbia § 7-2231.10 Rules for use of surveillance cameras.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-2231.10 — Rules for use of surveillance cameras.

District of Columbia § 7-2231.10

JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 22Homeland Security.

Subch. IHomeland Security Program.

Part BHomeland Security Program Implementation.

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Bluebook

D.C. Code § 7-2231.10 (2026).

Text

(a)The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , shall issue rules for the use of surveillance cameras and technology in the operation of its Video Interoperability for Public Safety (“VIPS”) program; provided, that the Agency shall not use cameras maintained or monitored by either the Department of Corrections or the Metropolitan Police Department. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.

(b)Until rules are issued and approved pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the use of any video surv

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(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , shall issue rules for the use of surveillance cameras and technology in the operation of its Video Interoperability for Public Safety (“VIPS”) program; provided, that the Agency shall not use cameras maintained or monitored by either the Department of Corrections or the Metropolitan Police Department. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.

(b) Until rules are issued and approved pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the use of any video surveillance cameras that are part of the VIPS program shall be governed by the regulations promulgated pursuant to the Use of Closed Circuit Television to Combat Crime Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 14, 2007 ( D.C. Law 16-284 ; 54 DCR 938), and published in Chapter 25 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

(c) The Metropolitan Police Department shall maintain a right of access to all surveillance cameras and technology in the VIPS program, without limitation, except as stated in applicable rules or regulations governing the VIPS program.

Legislative History

Aug. 11, 1950, 64 Stat. 440, ch. 686, § 210; as added Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 3008, 55 DCR 7598; Mar. 5, 2010, D.C. Law 18-113, § 2, 57 DCR 487