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Approval to apply for Body Camera Grant
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SUMMARY:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance has released a $7.65 million grant for smaller departments to supply their officers with body worn cameras. The grant is a 1:1 matching grant. Chief Jessie Brooks requests approval for the City of Crossville to apply for the grant and to match the proposed $43,000 grant funding. The total cost will be dependent on the final cost of the Camera system purchased, but costs would not exceed the grant amount. Grant application deadline in August 31st, 2021.
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Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve applying for the grant.