Sarasota PD turns on 154 body-warn cameras Kimberly Kuizon reports SARASOTA, Fla. - Worn on their chest, body cameras have become the latest piece of equipment that will become a vital part of the Sarasota Police Department. "The camera doesn't judge. The camera just records everything it records," said Peter Ferranti. The 154 body-worn cameras were purchased for $3.2 million. The city approved funds covering training, hardware, and storage for five years. Sarasota police said the benefits far outweigh the price tag. "A lot of times when the public puts those videos out they put out little snippets and they only put out partial videos. In our case, we are putting out the entire thing and it’s recording it unbiasedly," said Ferranti.