Police Service including the cost of body cameras in its proposed budget
MEDICINE HAT – Over the last several months the Medicine Hat Police Service has been running a pilot project involving body worn cameras, and dash cams.
The service wants to continue with the pilot project and has decided to purchase six cameras in the upcoming budget.
Police Chief Andy McGrogan said the 2019 budget includes $38,000 to cover the cost of equipment and related programs. In future years, the program will cost around $18,000 annually.