Crime & Safety

Meriden PD to be Equipped with Body Cameras

The plan is to equip officers by spring.

The City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a $126,000 proposal, according to the Record-Journal.

$94,000 will come from the departments drug asset forfeiture account and $32,000 will be from a state grant.

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The project includes the purchase of 96 body cameras, 30 in-car cameras and 96 stun guns.

Read the full Record-Journal story here.

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