Kern County Fire Department Arson Unit to get body-worn cameras for first time

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved eight body-worn cameras for arson investigators with the Kern County Fire Department on Tuesday.

The fire department asked the board to approve eight Axon Enterprise body-worn cameras, along with supporting equipment and software.

The cost is $189,688 over a five-year term starting Jan. 1, according to the board agenda. The amount to be paid each year is $37,937.44 including tax, county documents show…

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