SAMPLE COLLECTION PLAN: VIDEO “TO DO” LIST In this example, you can see how the list of images changes with every element. So, think carefully about how to use video to tell as much of the full and honest story as possible, understanding that video has limitations on what it can and cannot document. Excessive Police Force by an Officer on Scene FILMING CRIME: *The elements are based on Brazilian Law --- three of the eight elements of this crime are listed here. The Element of the Crime we need to prove The suspect was acting within the scope of his/her employment as an employee of a civil or military service. TO DO: List of images that could help prove this element if possible to capture safely. Medium shot of the suspect in full uniform. Close-up shot of the suspect’s badge number, nameplate and face and anything that shows rank. Wide shot of the vehicle the suspect was driving. Close-up of the license plate and any identifying marks on the vehicle the suspect was driving/riding in. Close-up video or photos of any documentation showing the suspect was on duty that day --- timecards, signed and dated reports, etc. A variety of shots placing the suspect at the scene of the crime. A variety of shots of the suspect giving orders on scene. The suspect acted arbitrarily. Images taken before the use of excessive force to demonstrate that it was unprovoked. A variety of shots showing whether the victim was armed or not. FOR MORE INFORMATION Continuous footage of the arrest so a lawyer can evaluate whether: - the officer followed arrest protocols or not; and - if the victim was resisting arrest or not. The suspect intended to undermine the physical safety of the victim. Continuous footage of force being used by the suspect against the victim. Images that allow for identification of the weapon being used. Images showing the severity of the injuries to illustrate disproportionality. See “Basic Practices “and “Filming Secure Scenes” at: bit.ly/ WITNESSLibrary_ VaE Any images showing the violation of prescribed protocols. For example: Images showing the use of live ammunition versus rubber bullets; Close-up shots of the bullet cases including the headstamp on the casing as the stamp is the most important part; Wide and medium shots showing the number of rounds fired; If official protocols call for officers to aim and shoot below the waist, capture images that show the height of the shot fired as compared to the ground. Any audio of the suspect giving orders or making statement that would go to show intent to violate prescribed protocols. 85 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: COLLECTION PLAN V 1.0