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Equipment

In 2022, the State of Rhode Island provided grant funding for all police departments to

purchase a specified amount of body worn cameras. The Training Division was

involved with

the selection,

planning, and

purchasing of

the cameras.

In 2023, the

Training

Division will

coordinate and

assist with

training

officers on the

system.

After deliberation and comparison, the Cranston Police Department chose to use Axon

cameras based in part on the current use of Axon Tasers and its supporting

documentation program. The grant equation determined that the Cranston Police

were allowed to purchase 89 cameras for the department.

With the gradual expiration of ballistic vests throughout the department, replacements

were purchased as needed with more officers choosing to wear the vest carrier. Since

moving the equipment from the belt to the vest was a considerable change, the

Training Division provided a two-hour training course to familiarize officers with ideas

and techniques promoting the proper placement and use of each piece of equipment.

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2022