Shelter Island authorizes application for up to $125,000 LETech grant for police cameras

The Town Board authorized Resolution 2026-412 to apply for up to $125,000 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services LETech Grant Program to implement a Police Department camera program consisting of body-worn cameras, in-vehicle camera systems and related equipment, software, storage, installation and training. The resolution designated Police Chief James Read as project manager and authorized him as the applicant representative.

The resolution estimates a total project cost of $125,000 and states no local match is required. The Board recorded the authorization to submit the grant application; it did not record the grant award in the minutes.

Why it matters: If awarded, the grant could fund a camera program intended to increase evidentiary documentation and transparency; the application and implementation would involve procurement, training and data storage planning.