The washington county sheriffs office proposes to implement the bwcpip

The purpose is to better document statements, observations, behaviors, and other evidence; and to deter unprofessional, illegal, and inappropriate behaviors by both law enforcement and the public in washington county. Project activities include establishing a relationship with the public through community outreach by attending local town and city public meetings to provide education and seek feedback on the communitys needs and concerns regarding bwcs; developing and implementing a mandatory deputy and investigator training platform prior to issuance of cameras; abide by the freedom of information act and washington county sheriffs offices legal responsibility pertaining to storage, retention, redaction and deletion of digital evidence media. Expected outcomes include increased public confidence in policing for washington county residents, reduction in the number of complaints of misconduct or abuse, increased transparency and accountability of washington county deputies, reduced criminal justice costs due to an increase of early guilty pleas, and reduction in the number of assaults on deputies in washington county.