Tag: body worn cameras
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Middletown bond ordinance will provide funding for police body-worn cameras
MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has adopted a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $950,000 for the acquisition of body-worn cameras, in-car video and storage and accessories for the Middletown Police Department. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $650,807 in bonds or notes to finance a portion of the appropriation. Middletown expects to receive…
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Jackson council authorizes acceptance of body-worn camera grant
JACKSON – The Township Council has authorized Jackson’s participation in and acceptance of a $273,092 grant from New Jersey’s body-worn camera grant Program. During a recent meeting, Township Council Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to authorize a resolution accepting the funding. The resolution approves…
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Hopewell Township Police Department to receive grant for body-worn cameras
The Hopewell Township Police Department will receive a $69,292 grant for the purchase of 34 new body-worn cameras for officers to wear while on duty. In addition to the new cameras, the department is exploring cloud-based storage capabilities. Early adopters of new technology, and with the belief that it would enhance policing, the Hopewell Township…
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Gov. signs laws to bring changes to the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed two pieces of legislation into law (S-1163 and A-4312) which concern the use of body worn cameras by members of law enforcement. Murphy also signed Executive Order No. 201, which establishes a 14-member interagency working group to provide recommendations to the Governor’s Office and Attorney General regarding technology solutions to…
