WASHINGTON – The US Department of Justice has granted $43,543 to the City of White Plains and Village of Spring Valley for the purchase of body cameras.
Of that total, White Plains will receive $31,638 and Spring Valley will get $11,905.
The grant will allow White Plains to expand its body-cam pilot program begun in 2014, said Mayor Thomas Roach.
“Our ultimate goal with this program has been to add enough cameras to outfit all police officers who have first line encounters with citizens,” Roach said. “This grant funding will enable us to meet that goal.”
“It is imperative that we provide our local law enforcement personnel with the equipment necessary to keep our communities safe and secure, while fostering accountability,” said Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D, NY17), who announced the grants.
