The city of bellevue proposes to implement a body-worn camera program for the bellevue police department

This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards) provides $963,000.00 to the City of Bellevue, WA to implement a body-worn camera program for the Bellevue Police Department. The purpose is to equip officers with an integrated camera system that fosters transparency, enhances accountability, and builds stronger community relations. Key activities include system and infrastructure costs, developing policies and procedures, regular program review, and comprehensive officer training on best practices, privacy considerations, and legal requirements. Expected outcomes include enhanced officer safety and professionalism, reduced time and resources spent on legal disputes, and an inclusive, equitable implementation of the body-worn camera program. There are no sub-recipient activities described.

The purpose is to equip bellevue police officers with an integrated camera system that fosters transparency, enhances accountability, and builds stronger community relations. This program will enhance safety for both law enforcement and bellevues growing community. The project activities include system and infrastructure costs for an integrated system that meets national public safety industry standards and guidelines; developing policies and procedures governing the use of bwcs; regular review and cohesive adjustments to ensure the program meets its objectives. Expected outcomes include comprehensive training emphasizing best practices, privacy considerations and legal requirements; inclusive implementation of BWC program; equitable resource allocation for program objectives; enhanced officer safety and professionalism, and reduced time and resources spent on legal disputes. There are no subrecipient activities.