ILETSB - Law Enforcement Camera Grant

The FY 25 ILETSB Law Enforcement Camera Grant provides funding to Illinois law enforcement agencies for the acquisition of in-car video and officer-worn body cameras. This initiative supports local governmental units such as municipalities and counties in enhancing their law enforcement capabilities. Eligible applicants include public universities and park districts. The grant aims to improve community safety through better surveillance and accountability in law enforcement operations.

FY 25 ILETSB - Law Enforcement Camera Grant
Grants to Illinois police agencies of municipalities, counties, park districts, public universities, and all units of Illinois local governmental for the purchase or lease of in-car video cameras for use in law enforcement vehicles; officer-worn body cameras for law enforcement officers, data storage related to officer-worn cameras, and training for law enforcement officers in the operation of the cameras.

Eligibility

Additional Eligibility Information
The Board shall make awards in accordance with the evaluation and selection criteria of this Section as reflected on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as published in the Catalog of State Financial Assistance.
When making awards and disbursing grant funds, the Board shall take the following factors into consideration: The number of law enforcement officers employed by the law enforcement agency, The median household income in the law enforcement agency’s community (as identified by the U.S. Census Bureau), The crime rate in the law enforcement agency’s community (as identified by the Illinois State Police), Whether or not the law enforcement agency's community received revenue from red light and or speed enforcement cameras within the last three years, and Whether or not the applicant agency is compliant with the reporting requirements of the Uniform Crime Reporting Act.
Award payments will be made based on the total amount of funds approved by the Board relative to the amount of avail