GREEN BAY, Wis (NBC 26) — The City of Green Bay has approved the use of body cameras for the Green Bay Police Department.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night by the Green Bay common council, a new 5-year plan was put in place with financial backing from the Green Bay Packers. Councilors said the plan is to have all officers get a body camera.
In a statement to NBC 26, Chief Andrew Smith expressed his gratitude.
"We are very excited and appreciative that the city council was so supportive of the body cameras," he said. "We think this is a real game-changer for the Green Bay police department and will be a great asset for our community."
The five-year agreement with the Axon Officer Safety Plan bundles camera hardware, software, accessories, training programs and 24/7 support to help equip officers with the tools they need to protect the community.
The Packers organization’s contributions have a combined value of more than $926,000, which includes more than $757,000 in direct support to the city of Green Bay, as well as nearly $170,000 in partnership value to Axon. After additional savings realized through bundled services and additional discounts, the cost to Green Bay is approximately $1.95 million, with the bulk of those payments made in the latter four years of the agreement.
Also, the Packers continue to work with Brown County and the village of Ashwaubenon as they evaluate similar purchases.
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