VPD officers will start wearing body cameras one week after Salem PD launched its program.
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Police officers in Vancouver are slated to start wearing body cameras starting Monday.
“We have budgeted for 220 officers to have cameras here,” Chief Jeff Mori said.
While Chief Mori is a huge proponent of body cameras, he credits his predecessor, James McElvain, for ultimately bringing them to the Vancouver Police Department. It’s a move, Chief Mori says the community will benefit from.
“It makes us more efficient,” Chief Mori said. “It helps with our report writing, makes sure we gather all the details the way they’ve
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