Wirch Statement Calling for Universal Use of Body Cameras by Law Enforcement

Kenosha – State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement calling for state funding of body cameras for county and municipal law enforcement officers in the state:

“Recent events, including the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of law enforcement officers, reinforce the need for universal body camera usage.  Today I am calling for state funding for body cameras and data storage necessary to maintain this information for county and municipal law enforcement officers in the next state budget, to be funded by a substantial cutback of the Manufacturing and Ag Tax Credit.  Body cameras provide protection for both the public and the law enforcement officers who use them and are an important investigative tool when an incident occurs.  I believe this is a common sense issue that can achieve bipartisan support.  Let’s not wait for the next tragedy.”