The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $450,000 Project Grant under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (CFDA 16.835) to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The grant will fund the expansion of body-worn camera usage across three state correctional facilities - Waupun Correctional Institution, Columbia Correctional Institution, and Green Bay Correctional Institution. In total, 415 new body-worn cameras will be deployed, allowing correctional officers and sergeants working in general population units, visitation, and transportation to utilize the technology. The project aims to enhance transparency in staff and incarcerated individual interactions, improve communication, and enhance overall safety. The four-phase implementation plan includes initial deployment at Waupun, data collection and policy refinement, followed by rollout at the two remaining facilities. Key expected outcomes include establishing a BWC committee, enhancing existing policies, updating training curricula, reducing assaults, and expediting investigations involving staff and incarcerated individuals.
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