Overview
- Inglewood’s City Council, which approved the plan Tuesday, accepted a $6.28 million state grant and the mayor signed the motion to move body cameras forward.
- The package adds body cameras tied into dispatch and evidence systems, license‑plate readers that scan and log plates, in‑car video, camera drones, and a digital evidence platform, with an Axon contract to be finalized.
- Police leaders expect a phased rollout starting this summer, with officer use projected as early as December if system integration stays on schedule.
- The shift follows Bryan Bostic’s March 10 death in police custody, as his family pressed for video that could show why he was stopped and what happened, while county investigations continue.
- City officials cite upcoming global events at SoFi Stadium and beyond as a driver for the upgrade, and activists are pushing for clear rules on releasing footage and controlling data.