The Police Department is requesting voter approval in the November election for nearly $997,000 towards a purchase agreement for body-worn and in-car cameras capable of providing quality audio and video recordings of police operational activities. The equipment will be used by sworn officers to record certain interactions while on duty. The use of the equipment will be directed by policy when the program is implemented.
Scarborough is one of only a few departments in Southern Maine who do not possess either camera. The equipment would provide quality audio and video recordings of police operational activities, bringing the department up to industry standards. Possessing camera footage has become an expectation, especially in the prosecution of criminal cases in court.
26 сен 2024
