FERRY COUNTY, Wash. — The Ferry County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to deploy body-worn cameras for all deputies before the end of November, according to Sheriff Raymond Maycumber.
In a news release, Maycumber announced the program is funded through grant assistance from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The cameras were secured through Axon.
According to the sheriff’s office, the cameras will record law enforcement activities, including arrests, traffic stops, searches, detentions and interrogations.
The sheriff’s office said the footage will help preserve evidence, assist investigations, increase transparency and resolve public complaints. The cameras will also provide training opportunities and help deputies evaluate safety procedures and interactions with the public.
Maycumber said the sheriff’s office had considered implementing body-worn cameras for years but lacked the necessary funding.
The sheriff’s office expects to deploy the cameras before the end of November.
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