LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department will equip 7,000 officers with
Los Angeles Police Department to Become Largest Force With Officers Wearing Body Cameras
The plan will be implemented by the end of 2017 and will cost $69.6 million.
Published: June 23, 2016
The LAPD already has 860 officers equipped with body cameras due to a pilot program.
City council commissioned a report along with Justice and Security Strategies that found the LAPD would pay less with the body camera program than without it due to potential litigation costs if officers are accused of misconduct.
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