Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program

This program provides funding to help Massachusetts police departments establish, implement or expand body-worn camera (BWC) programs.

Overview

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Through this program, the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) provides funding for law enforcement to establish and implement body-worn camera (BWC) programs. Grants funds may be used to create a BWC program or expand an existing BWC program. Funding is not available for the replacement of equipment used by police departments with existing BWC programs.

The program aims to improve public safety; enhance community-police relations; foster better accountability for the actions of police personnel; deter inappropriate conduct by police officers and members of the public; capture digital audio-video evidence for criminal, civil and traffic- related court cases; and to be used as a training tool for officer safety and best practices. OGR is offering a second round of FY25 funding to support local law enforcement.

This program is made available through state funding.

Resources for Grant Recipients

Resources for Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program Funding Recipients