The colorado department of corrections (cdoc) proposes to expand and improve the departments existing BWC program

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) was awarded a $800,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation program (CFDA 16.835). The funding will be used to expand and improve the CDOC's existing body-worn camera (BWC) program. Key project activities include purchasing 400 new BWC units to replace outdated cameras, implementing unlimited cloud-based data storage, developing a comprehensive training program, and creating new policies and procedures in coordination with a technical assistance provider. The project aims to increase accountability, transparency, and safety, while decreasing liability and improving evidence collection across the CDOC's 19 correctional facilities located in 10 counties statewide. The grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.

The purpose is to obtain funds to purchase 400 bwcs to replace outdated gopro units with operability and data storage issues. Project activities include implementation of unlimited, cloud-based data storage; development of a comprehensive training program; and development of policies and procedures in coordination with an assigned TTA provider. Expected outcomes include increased accountability, transparency, and safety; decreased liability and instances of false accusations; improved evidence collection; and ongoing training and policy improvements. The service area for the proposed project is the entire state of colorado, specifically, the 19 facilities located in 10 colorado counties. The intended beneficiaries for the project include inmates, staff, and the public through improved safety.