Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies Begin Using Body Cameras

SOUTH BAY, CA -- Deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office now have a new tool at their disposal.

On April 10, the Sheriff's Office officially began deployment of body-worn cameras to its law enforcement and correctional deputies.

The anticipated timeframe to complete agency-wide body camera training and deployment is from nine to twelve months, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The body cameras project is a collaborative effort among many Santa Clara County County stakeholders, including the Sheriff's Office, Board of Supervisors, County Counsel, local city councils, various community groups, and employee labor unions. All helped shape the final body camera policy, according to the Sheriff's Office.

About 1,200 deputies will be equipped with uniform cameras, officials said.

• Body Camera Surveillance Use Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions About Body Cameras

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