$1.5 million in federal funds to help buy Vancouver police cameras
Published: July 20, 2021, 5:05pm
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The Vancouver Police Department is on track to receive $1.5 million in federal funds to support a new body and dashboard camera program for its officers.
The funding – secured in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill for the 2022 fiscal year – will go toward purchasing 250 body-worn cameras and 100 vehicle cameras.
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, serves on the House Appropriations Committee. She touted the new funding in a media release Monday.
“Our police officers can use these tools to more safely and effectively protect citizens, and doing so will provide additional transparency to our community,” Herrera Beutler said. “I was pleased to advocate for this funding that will aid officers and support the protection and well-being of the Vancouver community.”
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