W. Va. Code § 15-3A-7

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 15-3A-7 - Providing for the use of video image recording devices for search purposes during an Amber Alert, Silver Alert, or Purple Alert Activation
(a) The State Police and the Division of Highways shall coordinate a process to utilize all available video recording and monitoring devices for the purpose of monitoring Amber Alert, Silver Alert, or Purple Alert suspect vehicles. This program shall be called the "Guardian Angel Video Monitoring" Program.
(b) The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security shall also develop a plan to provide for the State Police to monitor and use video recording and monitoring devices during an Amber Alert, Silver Alert, or Purple Alert. This "Guardian Angel Video Monitoring" implementation plan shall include at a minimum, the following:
(1) Use of any state or local video recording and monitoring devices upon agreement with the department, agency, or political subdivision in control of the video recording device; and,
(2) Development of policies and initiatives relating to facilitating sharing of information with neighboring states in which suspect vehicles in Amber Alerts, Silver Alerts, or Purple Alerts may be crossing state lines.
(c) The Secretary shall develop a plan for implementation no later than July 1, 2025. The plan shall include an analysis of all related costs for equipping and using a statewide video recording and monitoring system during the duration of an Amber Alert, Silver Alert, or Purple Alert, and recommendations for any additional legislation or actions necessary to further facilitate the implementation of the "Guardian Angel Video Monitoring" program.

W. Va. Code § 15-3A-7

Amended by 2024 Acts, ch. TBD (HB 4190), eff. 7/1/2024.