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Talbot County approves purchase of 30 in‑car cameras for sheriff’s office over five years
Summary
The Talbot County Council approved a five‑year purchase plan totaling $415,008 for 30 in‑car video cameras for the sheriff’s office; officials said the purchase will increase transparency and the cameras will be interoperable with the department’s existing system.
The Talbot County Council voted July 1 to approve a five‑year purchasing plan totaling $415,008 to equip 30 patrol vehicles with in‑car video cameras, a county staff presentation said, and council members and the sheriff’s office described the equipment as a transparency and accountability measure.
County staff told the council that sufficient funds are in the approved budget for the purchase and that the new equipment will be interoperable with the department’s current recording system. Sheriff's office representatives said in‑car cameras provide a view of activity while driving and complement body‑worn cameras, which have a different field of view.
Council members moved and seconded the approval; the motion passed on a recorded vote. County staff later thanked the sheriff’s office and procurement and finance staff for coordination on the purchase request.
