Trumbull Police Now Wearing Body Cameras

TRUMBULL, CT — Trumbull Police are now wearing body cameras after years of planning. Body cameras were purchased with about $20,000 in grant funding while additional money came from the police department budget for the computer server to store video files.

Officers have received training on using the cameras, including when to use the cameras. Training will be held annually.

“I am pleased that Trumbull officers are now equipped with body worn cameras during
patrol duties,” said Police Chief Michael Lombardo, “The camera will record evidence and
interactions with the community providing another level of transparency and depicting the fine
work done by the officers.”

Police went with the WatchGuard body and vehicle camera system. More camera systems will be added with the purchase of new vehicles.

Each camera system costs around $5,000 and includes a vehicle camera, body camera and related hardware and software.