Body cameras will be required for Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies soon
ASCO said it will enforce consequences for any deputy who does not follow wearing policy. May 17, 2021 | 6:19am EDT The Alachua County Sheriff s Office on Southeast Hawthorn Road on Monday, May 3, 2021. (Photo by Mingmei Li)
Nearly half of all law enforcement agencies in the United States require officers to wear a body camera. Soon, the Alachua County Sheriff s Office will join them.
Last October, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved $500,000 for body cameras, ACSO spokesperson Art Forgey said. Deputies who do not wear body cameras when they’re supposed to can face penalties. There is currently not a set date for the body camera requirement.
Jake Reyes Last October, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved $500,000 for body cameras, ACSO spokesperson Art Forgey said. Deputies who do not wear body cameras when they’re supposed to can face penalties. There is currently not a set date for the body camera requirement.