Township Police Receive Funding For Three Body Cams; Will Approach Program Slowly

December 21, 2015 Crime News

Township Police Chief Lawrence Roberts said that the three body worn cameras requested by FTPD will be used as a pilot program for the department.

The township police department will receive $1,347 for the purchase of three body worn cameras under a grant program from the state Attorney General’s Office.

Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced at a Dec. 21 press conference that $2.5 million has been earmarked for 176 police departments throughout the state. The money comes from criminal forfeiture funds, according to a press release from the Attorney General’s office.

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