Police body cameras
In unanimously approving a contract to purchase cameras from Axon, which also manufactures the Taser, the council had the support of both Galt Police Department leadership and officers.
Interim Police Chief Brian Kalinowksi presented the contract to the council, saying there is evidence that body cameras reduce complaints against police, as well as officersâ use of force and the time needed to review incidents.
Kalinowski said Axon was chosen in part because its body cameras have the ability to automatically begin recording when an officer draws their handgun or activates their Taser, while cameras from other companies are triggered only in the former case.
It would take more than a worldwide pandemic and a little inclement weather to stop the senior holiday lunch held each year to honor the seniors of the Galt community. Executive Director Maria Rosales and her staff at South County Services plowed straight ahead with the annual event ⦠COVID style, which, like a lot of other events, translated into a drive through.
âSouth County Services has seen the impact of COVID-19 on families in need, especially our seniors,â Rosales said. âWe knew we couldnât cancel this event, so weâre very happy we were able to do drive-thru style.â