Cumberland County Enhances Court Security and Implements Body Camera Program
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is taking significant steps to enhance security and transparency within its judicial and law enforcement systems. The county commissioners have approved a $25,000 project to apply shatter-resistant polymer film to windows at several magisterial district court offices. This decision follows a security enhancement survey by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, which identified the need for such measures. Additionally, the county has accepted a $107,000 grant to purchase hardware for a body camera program for the prison and sheriff's office. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve accountability and safety, supported by the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, which provided a $200,000 grant to bolster risk protection order programs.