COLUMBUS, Ohio — $5 million in grant funding has been made available to help local law enforcement agencies invest in body camera equipment, a spokesperson from Governor Mike DeWine’s office said.
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In 2021, Governor DeWine launched the Ohio Body Worn Camera Grant Program and on Wednesday, applications were opened for the third round.
The program is used to help local law enforcement agencies with the costs related to camera equipment, video storage, editing software, public record management, and maintenance.
Through the program, nearly $10 million has been awarded to more than 200 local agencies, the spokesperson said.
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“Body cameras act as an impartial eye on the interactions between law enforcement and the public, so they’re incredibly important for transparency. This program is for any local law enforcement agency that doesn’t already have a body-worn camera program or needs support to enhance and maintain its existing technology,” Governor DeWine said.
For more information, visit the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services Body Worn Camera Program.
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