Wadena, Verndale Police soon to be armed with body cameras
They join a growing number of officers who will soon be recording every time they respond to a call for service. 7:05 am, Jan. 18, 2021 ×
The body cameras worn by Wadena County Sheriff s Office deputies are WatchGuard branded technology from Motorola. Deputies turn them on during any call for service.
Photo courtesy Wadena County Sheriff s Office
The Wadena Police Department planned to replace three squad car cameras this year for $15,000 and thanks to the approval of city council Tuesday, Jan. 12, they’ll also be adding body cameras for all full-time officers.
The additional expense adds up to about $40,000 but is to be paid for over five years at $8,000 a year. Chief of Police Naomi Plautz said they are stretching payments out over five years because they plan to replace the cameras every five years. The camera systems are called WatchGuard, a Motorola body camera brand. The city plans to use