CdA Blue sport new cameras
Officer Nick Knoll wearing the Vievu camera on the front of his uniform. Courtesy Cda Police
Coeur d’Alene patrol officers have an addition to their uniforms.
Coeur d’Alene patrol officers have an addition to their uniforms.
Patrol personnel are now wearing recently purchased body cameras, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department announced Wednesday. Chief Wayne Longo requested $36,500 from the department’s current budget for the cameras. The department purchased more than 40 cameras at $875 each.
“It’s kind of the trend across the nation,” police Sgt. Christie Wood said of the use of body cameras. “I think all law enforcement are reviewing it to see how effective it can be and if it works for their agency. We feel that it does work for our agency.” Chelsea Bannoc, SR Read more.
Reaction?
* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog