c. Entering into an agreement, including a written or oral agreement, with a non-Town
of Amherst entity to acquire, share, or otherwise use Surveillance Technology or its
Surveillance Data.
(2) Any Surveillance Use Policy submitted to the Town Council for approval shall be
published on the Town Bulletin Board no fewer than fourteen (14) days prior to the date
of the Council meeting where it shall be discussed.
(3) Prior to approval, the Town Council may request revisions to the Surveillance Use Policy
submitted by the Town Manager.
D. Exceptions
(1) The following situations constitute the use, acquisition, or borrowing of Surveillance
Technology or Surveillance Data; however, the provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply
said situations:
a. Use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data by the Police Department with
regard to Exigent Circumstances and compelling law enforcement needs that make it
impractical to obtain a court order; provided that the Police Chief confirms that such
use is appropriate, and, further that the receipt, access or use is logged in the Town
Department Surveillance Report addressed under Section 3.59 H, and signed off by
the Police Chief.
b. The receipt of evidence derived from Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data
pursuant to a warrant issued in relation to the investigation of a crime.