Irvine Hopes Police Body Cams Will Build Transparency, Trust

Irvine Hopes Police Body Cams Will Build Transparency, Trust
A Los Angeles police officer wears an Axon body camera during a Feb. 18, 2017, protest in Los Angeles, Calif. Photo by David McNew/Getty Images
Jack Bradley
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The City of Irvine is moving forward with its plans of equipping its police force with body cameras.

During its March 9 meeting, city council will consider authorizing a $3.3 million, five-year contract to secure the recording equipment.