NAHANT — The Police Department has received a $1,725 state grant to improve its body-camera technology.
Specifically, the department will use the funds to purchase 25 battery extenders, which will allow for a significant amount of additional battery life for the cameras.
Police Chief Timothy Furlong expressed gratitude to Gov. Maura Healey and her administration for the grant.
“Wearing body cameras demonstrates departments’ commitment to transparency and accountability and helps improve policing practices so that officers may better serve their communities,” Furlong said. “Officers working double shifts often run out of battery power after eight hours. This funding will allow us to purchase much-needed extenders, allowing us to better serve our community.”
Nahant’s grant is one part of the Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program, which in total awarded more than $3 million across 32 municipalities.
“During the four years that we have offered the Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program, it has become an important resource for police departments across the state. We’re proud to support local police agencies throughout Massachusetts as they adopt this technology and expand body-worn cameras programs for the benefit of law enforcement and everyone in the community,” Office of Grants and Research Executive Director Kevin Stanton said in a press release.
