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Commissioners approve $240,509 purchase of 51 body-worn cameras using Senate Bill 22 funds
Summary
Walker County Commissioners on March 10 approved buying 51 body-worn cameras and related systems, to be funded with Senate Bill 22 money; county staff said prepaying five years would save $88,482.25.
Walker County Commissioners Court on March 10 approved a $240,509 purchase of 51 body-worn cameras and related hardware and services, to be paid from funds identified with Senate Bill 22.
County law enforcement officials told the court the package includes camera units and data cards that allow supervisors and dispatch to view cameras live and that wireless downloading will begin automatically when deputies return to the office. The presenter said paying five years in advance would reduce the overall cost by $88,482.25.
The county presenter described operational benefits: supervisors and dispatch could “dial in…
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