The arlington county sheriffs office (acso), with 240 sworn deputies, proposes to acquire body worn cameras (bwcs) for 32 field (warrants and transportation) deputies, 19 supervisors, and 59 jail…

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) was awarded a $460,000 Project Grant under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (CFDA 16.835) by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant will enable ACSO to acquire 230 body-worn cameras over a 3-year period to establish a comprehensive body-worn camera program. The program aims to enhance digital evidence management, improve deputy training, and protect staff and inmates while building community trust. Expected outcomes include reduced investigation times, fewer PREA claims and assaults, and improved safety, efficiency, and transparency through the integration of body-worn camera evidence.

The arlington county sheriffs office (acso), with 240 sworn deputies, proposes to acquire body worn cameras (bwcs) for 32 field (warrants and transportation) deputies, 19 supervisors, and 59 jail deputies (110 bwcs) to establish a comprehensive BWC program in year 1. Acso proposes 60 additional cameras for years 2 and 3; totaling 230 bwcs. Under the $2000 per BWC funding cap, acso may apply for no more than $460,000IN bwcpip federal funding (230 bwcs * $2000). The acso may choose not to request the maximum amount based on the programs scope or cost efficiencies. The acso BWC program aims to enhance digital evidence management, improve deputy training, and protect staff and inmates while building community trust. Expected outcomes include reduced investigation times, fewer prea claims and assaults, and improved safety, efficiency, and transparency. Integrating BWC evidence will strengthen acsos response to threats and foster greater community trust.