FY21 BWC - county of EL dorado, CA

The County of El Dorado, California received a $438,000 project grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance on December 1, 2021 to implement a body-worn camera program through November 30, 2024. The grant funding supports the County's efforts under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation program (CFDA 16.835) to establish comprehensive body-worn camera policies and expand deployment of the technology among law enforcement agencies. As the primary awardee, the County of El Dorado Sheriff's Department will utilize the funding to outfit officers with cameras and develop protocols for data storage, privacy, and public access that maximize the benefits of transparency and accountability. The grant program aims to assist local law enforcement adopt body-worn cameras in a manner that strengthens community trust while protecting civil rights and liberties.