Why Should Delaware Care? New Castle County Police is the latest law enforcement department in Delaware to embrace new technologies that can create additional records of police interactions. But it also comes during a lean year for finances and officials are not saying exactly how they will fit into their budget.
The New Castle County Police Department signed a $50 million contract late last year to purchase new technology, including drones, tasers, and body cameras for officers.
Police officials say the investment improves their effectiveness and reduces safety risks for civilians and officers. But some county officials and residents have questioned how the local government will pay for the upgrades…