Monday, October 10, 2011

(Santa Barbara) Grand Jury Report On Audio/Video Cameras In Squad Cars

Story Created: Oct 7, 2011 PDT
Story Updated: Oct 8, 2011 at 6:24 PM PDT

Santa Barbara County - The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has issued a report endorsing the use of audio/video camera equipment in patrol vehicles of local police agencies.

Currently, only Santa Barbara and Guadalupe Police Departments do not have the equipment in their patrol vehicles.

The grand jury cited positive results among agencies that are using the technology. The purpose of the system is to provide an unbiased record that can be used with the officer's arrest or incident report.

The grand jury feels the Santa Barbara and Guadalupe Police Departments should install the equipment in their patrol vehicles. The report also says that the equipment costs could decrease the cost of litigation.

To view the report visit www.sbcgj.org.

http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Grand-Jury-Report-On-AudioVideo-Cameras-In-Squad-Cars--131355748.html

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