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The City Council approved a $231,635 grant, the body-worn camera surveillance policy, and an impact report for a program expected to equip 119 officers. The grant passed 7-4, while the policy passed 7-4 and the impact report passed 6-5.
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Implementation is expected to begin in August 2026 with superior officers and later expand to patrol officers after collective bargaining. The City says the program will include rules for camera activation, footage access and retention, and review after deadly-force incidents. A civilian oversight authority is anticipated in 2027, but some councilors and 28 of the 39 public hearing speakers raised concerns about oversight, costs, timing, and access to recordings.
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