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Police chief outlines plan for new cameras, body cameras and taser replacements
Summary
Chief Ron Godwin told the council he is pursuing funding to replace tasers, buy four license-plate cameras for Route 20 and Route 98 approaches, and pursue body-worn camera options; a meeting on body cameras is scheduled for Sept. 5.
Chief Ron Godwin briefed councilors on police equipment needs and funding efforts. He said he has identified funding for taser replacements and is pursuing state funds for new license-plate cameras, which he hopes to place on the north and south ends of Route 20 and the east and west ends of Route 98. Godwin said he has a meeting scheduled Sept. 5 to discuss body-worn cameras.
No formal purchase or appropriation was approved at the meeting; Chief Godwin reported that he is exploring grants and state funding to cover costs and will return with further details when funding sources are secured.
