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DC Department of Corrections Body Worn Camera Expansion Program

Award Information

Awardee
District of Columbia Department of Corrections
Award #
2020-BC-BX-0028
Location

Washington, DC

Congressional District
98
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
Total funding (to date)
$870,000
Original Solicitation
FY 2020 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2020, $870,000)

The Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (BWCPIP-LEA) provides funding to states, units of local government, federally recognized Indian tribes and public agencies as defined in 34 U.S.C. 10251(a)(6). The purpose of the FY 2020 BWCPIP-LEA is to fund the purchase of body-worn cameras implemented as part of comprehensive BWC programs.

The BWCPIP-LEA program supports agencies seeking to establish or expand comprehensive BWC programs and have specified plans to implement this technology in a manner that maximizes the benefits of BWCs. Funds must be used to purchase body-worn cameras and require a 1:1 match by the grantee.

CA/NCF

Date Created: November 13, 2020