To implement a body worn camera (BWC) program for the agency to improve the agencys capacity to fulfill its stated mission of maintaining peace and order by providing quality police services that…

This federal Project Grant award of $220,000.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.835 - Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program), will support the County of Carter, Tennessee in implementing a comprehensive body-worn camera (BWC) program for its law enforcement agency. The funding will be used to acquire BWC equipment, develop BWC policies, and establish a program to promote transparency, accountability, and improved evidence collection in law enforcement operations. The project aims to enhance the agency's capacity to fulfill its mission of maintaining peace and order by providing quality police services that are fair, professional, and responsive to the community's needs. The award period spans from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.

To implement a body worn camera (BWC) program for the agency to improve the agencys capacity to fulfill its stated mission of maintaining peace and order by providing quality police services that are fair, professional, respectful of the dignity of others, and responsive to the needs of the community. An effectively implemented BWC program has the potential to improve community relations, strengthen public trust in law enforcement, aid in the investigation of criminal acts, increase agency accountability, and improve officer training and evaluations.