“It’s not only about keeping the community and officers safe, it’s about transparency,” said Ward 5 councilwoman Tara Mosley.
The department’s lack of dash cameras has come under scrutiny this year, especially after the death of Jayland Walker.
“This keep everyone safe and honest.”The company, best known for developing the Taser and later dash and body cameras, is already contracted by the city to equip officers with their body cameras. Mosley told 19 News the city has the funding through its capital budget, Issue 4 -- which reserves funding for public safety forces, and through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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