Source: Indianapolis Metro Police / IMPD Social Media
INDIANAPOLIS — You hear police and police unions call for more resources, but those resources aren’t just officer numbers or firearms.
Indianapolis Metro Police are in the process of installing 1,400 cameras inside their patrol cars. Around 200 have been installed so far, and the rest are on the way, says Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.
“It (camera program) demonstrates our collective commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in the resources that support our police officers,” said Mayor Hogsett during a Wednesday press conference.
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The cameras are paid for using $591,000 of IMPD’s budget. The same camera system program also covers body worn cameras which often produce the videos you see after police shootings. There will be a forward-facing camera, and a camera pointed towards the back seat to keep an eye on suspects or detained individuals.