VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Body cameras are headed to the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO).
They are a tool promoted as a way to boost transparency, accountability and protection for the staff.
220 of the devices are on the way after city council members approved funding at roughly $640,000 on Tuesday night.
In addition to the cameras, the department will also get software licensing and tasers as part of the package.
Moving forward, the sheriff is also requesting council for funding of 280 more body cameras as part of next year's budget.
13News Now previously reported on Sheriff Ken Stolle's push for the upgraded technology as partly a way to enhance support for upcoming major events at the Oceanfront, including Beach IT! and Something in the Water.