Hialeah Police Department Body-Worn Camera Program

The Hialeah Police Department (HPD) seeks funding to replace its current Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs), which were initially implemented in 2021. This initiative aims to upgrade to newer technology to enhance operational efficiency and transparency. The project under this grant proposal is to outfit 345 sworn law enforcement officers with body-worn camera (BWC) devices and accompanying user licensing for electronic storage of video evidence. These BWCs will be deployed for agency personnel who have public contact, including members of the Detective Bureau, Community Affairs Unit, Training Unit, and Public Service Aids. The estimated cost of this project is $6,170,120, including the $690,000 federal request and a minimum of $690,000 in local matching funds. The program is phased across the 36-month grant period, with physical equipment procurement planned for Year 1. Ongoing BWC licensing costs for the estimated 345 personnel will be spread across Years 1 – 3. HPD anticipates collaborating with the BJA Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Provider to meet all mandatory policy scorecard requirements, conduct monthly reporting assessments, and fulfill any other activities recommended by the TTA. Anticipated outcomes include improved documentation of law enforcement interactions, heightened accountability, and enhanced community trust. The project targets the city of Hialeah, Florida, benefitting both law enforcement officers and community members. HPD commits to sustained collaboration with established partners, such as the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and other criminal justice agencies, to ensure seamless integration of the new BWC technology.