Marlborough Police Launch Body-Worn Camera Program

Marlborough police officers began wearing body cameras as the department launched a long-planned recording program.

By Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff

Aug 19, 2026 4:32 PM EDT

Marlborough police officers began wearing body cameras Wednesday as the department launched a long-planned recording program. (Marlborough Police Department )

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough police officers began wearing body cameras Wednesday as the department launched a long-planned recording program.

Officers began wearing body-worn cameras at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Marlborough Police Department. Police said the program is intended to strengthen community trust, improve safety and increase accountability during officers' shifts.

The launch follows the Marlborough City Council's unanimous approval in April of a $200,500 state grant to create, purchase and implement the program. The council approved the grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security by a 10-0 vote, according to city meeting records.

Massachusetts' body-worn camera grant program helps local police departments establish, implement or expand camera programs.

State officials say the funding is intended to improve public safety, strengthen police-community relations, increase accountability and capture evidence for court cases, according to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

The department's announcement did not provide details about when officers must activate the cameras, how long recordings will be retained or how members of the public may obtain footage.