ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that all probation officers in the county will wear body-worn cameras starting Monday.
The Monroe County Legislature voted in January to amend the capital budget to add cameras and tasers. The Legislature also approved $600,000 in bonds to pay for them.
RELATED: Monroe County Legislature approves body-worn cameras, Tasers for probation department (Jan. 13)
Bello said in a press release that the use of body-worn cameras will “enhance officer safety during field visits, provide an objective record of client interactions, and support best practices in community supervision.”
In his previous recommendation to the Legislature, Bello noted that probation officers have a unique mission but face the same risk and needs as other law enforcement agencies, but aren’t similarly equipped.
According to Bello, the body-worn cameras will be used in accordance with established policies that prioritize privacy, data security, and appropriate use. He also said each officer has gotten training on camera operation, activation protocols, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
“Ensuring that interactions are documented strengthens transparency with the public and enhances our ability to make improvements and deliver focused training back to the department,” said Bello in a press release. “This investment not only safeguards our officers, but reinforces our commitment to a safer, more effective probation process for the communities we serve.”
News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke previously reported that about half of the 130 probation officers in the county carry guns, with new hires required to do so.
In other counties, there is a growing trend toward using cameras, particularly in areas where officers carry guns.
RELATED: Near-future vote by Monroe County Legislature to decide probation department’s bodycam plan (Jan. 13)
The Monroe County Probation Department is the third largest law enforcement agency in the county, with about 150 sworn officers, Bello said.
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