CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE ALL POLICE OFFICERS WEARING BODY CAMERAS AS REQUIRED BY THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Communications
For Immediate Release
July 1, 2022
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Today, City officials joined Bridgeport Police Department members to announce that all police officers have begun wearing a body camera as required by HB 6004: An Act Concerning Police Accountability. In addition, effective today, all police patrol vehicles are now required to have a dashboard camera in the vehicle to assist with the preservation of public order, protect life and property as well as prevent, detect, or investigate crime.
Mayor Ganim stated, “I stand with supporters of this act and appreciate the State delegation that helped to make it happen. Mandatory body cameras are an effective method towards safeguarding accountability. The recorded film can also be used in training to ensure our Police Department is always improving on its ability to equitably and fairly protect and serve."
Although the Police Accountability Act was signed into law by Governor Lamont in 2020, the part of the act requiring body and dash cameras throughout the State of Connecticut goes into effect today, July 1, 2022.
###
Disclaimer
The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance.