FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Through this program, the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) provides funding for law enforcement to establish and implement body-worn camera (BWC) programs. Grants funds may be used to create a BWC program or expand an existing BWC program. Funding is not available for the replacement of equipment used by police departments with existing BWC programs. The program aims to improve public safety; enhance community-police relations; foster better accountability for the actions of police personnel; deter inappropriate conduct by police officers and members of the public; capture digital audio-video evidence for criminal, civil and traffic- related court cases; and to be used as a training tool for officer safety and best practices. OGR is offering a second round of FY25 funding to support local law enforcement. This program is made available through state funding.

South Coast Air Quality Management District

Provide administrative, consumer education, and case management support for the implementation of the AB 118 Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) and the Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) program in the South Coast AQMD. These programs incentivize the early retirement of older passenger vehicles and their replacement with low or zero emission vehicles up to eight model years and newer.

South Coast Air Quality Management District

The South Coast AQMD is pleased to announce a request for proposals to provide administrative, consumer education, and case management support for the implementation of the AB 118 Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) and the Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) program in the South Coast AQMD. These programs incentivize the early retirement of older passenger vehicles and their replacement with low or zero-emission vehicles up to eight model years and newer. This program focuses on participation with lower-income residents living in disadvantaged communities. To deliver administrative services assistance, contractors will assist South Coast AQMD in reviewing, assessing, and qualifying program applicants. These services will also provide assistance to the applicants through step-by-step guidance in completing their applications and meeting program requirements for monetary incentives to purchase a qualifying replacement vehicle. In addition, the Contractor will provide consumer education on consumer protection rights and understanding of the various advanced technology vehicles and their operation. The Contractor may be asked to provide outreach assistance at various venues, including community events. The number of events and locations will be determined by the South Coast AQMD staff. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, operation, and project management necessary to successfully conduct these events, as well as data analysis and reporting after the event.