(A) Any liquor business, as defined above, shall maintain a video surveillance system capable of digitally recording and retrieving video images. The cameras of the system must be kept in proper working order, equipped with a timestamp set to the correct date and time and activated and recording video during all hours of operation. The cameras shall record in color during periods of sufficient light and automatically record in black and white when insufficient light is present to record in color; have high enough quality capabilities to capture and record facial-quality identification in normal or daylight areas or environments as well as in low light or dimly lit areas or environments; be enclosed in weather-proof and tamper-proof enclosures; and be located in a position which prevents and reduces the possibility of vandalism.
(B) A digital video recorder shall be positioned to continuously record clear and unobstructed exterior images being transmitted by cameras that shall be located at each entrance and exit door and off-street parking areas utilized by the liquor business. The digital video recorder shall have one dedicated channel for each camera; record at least 15 frames per second for each camera; have a minimum resolution of 640 by 480; have sufficient memory or shall record onto media which retains the recorded data for a period of not less than 30 days; allow the viewing and retrieving of data while the system remains in operation; have the ability to transfer the recorded images to a DVD-R in a format playable on a standard DVD player; be configured to permit the city's Police Department to access the live recorded images upon initiation of access by the business owner, operator or employees during incidents requiring police response or intervention if the digital video recorder is capable of being accessed through the world wide web or other accessible wired or wireless network; have a monitor that is accessible by the city's Police Department; be configured to download saved images to an external device; be connected to a dedicated power supply to prevent accidental deactivation; and be located in a locked and secure location to prevent destruction or tampering.
(C) These cameras must also be capable of recording and storing the video images for a length of time or no less than 30 days. The camera system must also have the capabilities of downloading saved images to an employee trained in the operation and downloading features of the system and must be able to respond to the business as needed for video or image review or downloading. In the event of an incident involving injury or death to a patron, member of the public or employee of the establishment, video images recorded for the day of and at the time of the incident shall be stored for a minimum of 30 days. Each liquor business required to have cameras pursuant to this provision shall prominently display signs on the premises to notify patrons of the presence and use of video surveillance cameras.
(Ord. 18-O-2200, passed 5-2-2018; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024) Penalty, see § 112.999