Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Police chief outlines taser replacements, license-plate camera plan and body-cam review
Summary
Chief Ron Godwin told the council he is pursuing replacement tasers, evaluating license-plate-reading cameras for four town access points and discussing body cameras; he said he hopes state funds will cover the purchases.
Chief Ron Godwin presented several public-safety equipment priorities to the council, including replacement tasers and new camera technology to capture license plates. Godwin said he has viewed demonstrations of plate-reading cameras and is meeting to pursue grants or state funds to cover the purchases.
"He hopes to purchase four to place on N. and S. ends of Rt. 20 and E. and W. ends of Rt98," Chief Godwin reported. He also said he is meeting about body cameras on Sept. 5 and is seeking state funds to offset local costs.
