Terre Haute police hope to have body cams on officers by November

Terre Haute police hope to have body cams on officers by November

Evening and good good evening and thanks for joining us.

The terre haute police deparment will soon be adding body and dashboard cameras.

We first told you on news 10 "first at 5"..

This decision was made by several groups in the community.

Including the reform group "change of terre haute".

News 10's ricahrd solomon has more from group leaders.

He's live tonight from the terre haute police department with more.

Several groups were a part of the committee involved with choosing the body cams for the police department.

One of those groups...chang e of terre haute.

We spoke with the president erick beverly.

He says being a part of a big decision like this helps grow the relationship between police and the community.

The police department will be getting body and dashboard cameras.

They're from the company called utility body worn.

The cameras have many features... they activate if an officer is running...and can send alerts if an officer needs help.

Beverly says this is good to see the police department work with the community.

After numerous protest about police brutality against black people...beverly says this is taking the next step in creating change.

"this should strengthen the relationship to hold everyone accountable.

Cant nobody be pointing fingers and placing the blame on anybody.

This is definitly a way to keep police officers accountable and keep residents in the community accountable as well" the department expects to get these cameras this november.

Reporting live in terre haute richard solomon news 10.