According to CBS 12 in Providence, the Westport Police Department are now equipping its officers with body-worn cameras and began outfitting all of its uniformed officers with body-worn cameras at the start of this month. The body-worn cameras are expected to help protect officers and citizens against false accusations, claims of misconduct and potential abuse. Westport was one of the first departments in Southern New England to install dash cameras in its cruisers. The camera will be activated when an officer is responding to a call and once an officer activates their emergency lights, the camera automatically begins recording.

The body-worn cameras were funded through a $50,000 state grant.