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City accepts $44,000 state grant to support police body‑worn camera program
Summary
Council voted unanimously to accept a $44,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to support the police department’s body‑worn camera program, covering hardware, software, training and storage.
The council authorized acceptance of a $44,000 subgrant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services to support the police department’s body‑worn camera program. Police leadership described the local program as in place since about 2016 and now an industry standard.
The police chief told council the department maintains roughly 35 body‑worn cameras, replaces a few units each year and pays ongoing costs for support, software and data storage. The chief estimated an annual back‑end cost of about $700 per camera and total recurring support near $25,000, with equipment replacement adding to that amount. The grant has an approximately two‑year closeout period through August 2026 and requires no city match.
Councilmember Sacks moved to accept the award; Councilmember King seconded. The clerk called the roll; Council voted aye and the motion passed. The funding will be used for hardware, software, training and data storage to support ongoing operations for the body‑worn camera program.
