File #: 21-0247    Version: 1 Name: Body Cameras
Type: Bids/Purchases Status: Passed
File created: 7/26/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/10/2021 Final action: 8/10/2021
Title: Approval to apply for Body Camera Grant
Attachments: 1. SRT-BWC-Application-Instructions
Related files: 22-0092

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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.

 

BUDGET ACCOUNT:

 

Recommended Action

NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION:  Approve applying for the grant.