Augusta County Virginia Sheriff's Office
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Overview
- Augusta County, Virginia is located in the northwest portion of the state.[1]
- Population: 77,487 (2020).[1]
- Officers: 80[2]
Body Camera Policy
In 2023, the county considered a one cent real estate tax to fund camera. The increase was voted down.[3]
In December 2023, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors rejected the idea of applying for grants to fund cameras.[3]
In 2024, the department started a 60-day trial of body-worn cameras for 6 deputies.[3]
Incidents
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Policy Changes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Augusta County, Virginia , wikipedia
- ↑ Divisions, Augusta County, Virginia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lyra Bordelon, Augusta sheriff's deputies begin body camera testing: Can residents expect a full rollout?, Staunton News Leader, 2024-02-05
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