Body-Worn Camera and Taser Project

Axon offers industry leading technology in less lethal tools and body worn cameras. As technology improves, so do the platforms offered by Axon, less lethal tools like Taser CEW's are valuable in situations where an intermediate weapon can preserve human life. Body Worn Cameras are a critical tool in modern law enforcement. BWC's provide an actual account of police officer's interactions with the public and suspects while offering a wide variety of benefits. The benefits include but are not limited to; protection against frivolous lawsuits, transparency and accountability in police activities, opportunities to view footage for training purposes and preservation of footage for its evidentiary value. 

If this department is provided the opportunity to purchase the mentioned latest technology Body worn cameras and Less Lethal tools, the residents of New Garden Township, Avondale and West Grove Boroughs will benefit due to the enhanced ability to choose less lethal options ultimately further protecting and preserving human life and ensuring incidents like these, and all interactions with people within our communities are recorded on BWCs.