Body-Worn Cameras

The Rye Police Department, a small agency in coastal New Hampshire, seeks additional funding to maintain its body-worn camera program. Serving a community of 5,000 year-round residents that expands to 25,000 during summer, the department initiated the program in 2023 with state grant funding. With that grant now depleted, the department faces an annual cost of $13,601.43 for the next three years to maintain the program. The requested $42,000 congressional award would cover these costs, ensuring the program's continuation without burdening local taxpayers. This funding is crucial for sustaining transparency, accountability, and public trust in a small department managing significant seasonal population fluctuations.