Commentary
None
Standard 6
Agencies that have video and audio recording capabilities are exempt from the reporting
requirements of Article 2.134 TCCP and officers are exempt from the reporting requirements of
Article 2.133 TCCP provided that:
the equipment was in place and used during the proceeding calendar year; and
video and audio documentation is retained for at least 90 days.
Commentary
The audio and video equipment and policy must have been in place during the previous calendar year. Audio and
video documentation must be kept for at least 90 days or longer if a complaint has been filed. The documentation
must be retained until the complaint is resolved. Peace officers are not exempt from the requirements under Article
2.132 TCCP.
Standard 7
Agencies have citation forms or other electronic media that comply with Section 543.202 of the
Transportation Code.
Commentary
Senate Bill 1074 changed Section 543.202 of the Transportation Code requiring citations to include:
race or ethnicity, and
whether a search of the vehicle was conducted and whether consent for the search was obtained.