SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Police Body Cameras
Body
SUMMARY:
At the June 4, 2020 council meeting, Council directed the Police Department to facilitate a discussion on the feasibility of a police body worn camera program.
In 2015, the Clearwater Police Department conducted a feasibility study on a police body worn camera program. At that time, the study identified some obstacles, barriers and concerns with implementing a police body worn camera. In the past five years, many of the obstacles and barriers have been addressed and no longer are an issue. At the request of Council, the police department will provide an update on the feasibility of a police body worn camera program for discussion.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Total Year One (estimated) Costs: $747,031
Recurring Annual (estimated) Cost: $569,855
Cost Center TBD