Police officers in the City of Delaware are equipped with body-worn cameras.

The deployment of cameras began June 13, 2022, and culminated an 18-month effort. With sworn officers at the level of patrol sergeant and below on three shifts outfitted, there are about 50 body cameras in use.

The body cameras can record and sync with in-car dashboard cameras. When the patrol vehicles’ overhead lights are activated, the cameras automatically turn on as well. Officers can also activate the body-cams manually when away from their vehicles. The recorded footage is uploaded into a cloud-based storage system, via docking stations in the cruiser or at the police station.

Officers have ability to view the footage in their cruiser, but not edit it. They can use that playback feature to write their reports.

The body-worn cameras cost $239,000.