City of Cambridge Announces Implementation of Training for Police Body-Worn Camera Program; Cameras Expect to Be Deployed in Early April
The phased rollout of the Cambridge Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program will serve as a critical step in strengthening transparency, accountability, and trust between officers and the community.
This important initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety and comes after extensive planning, policy development utilizing national models, and best practices in training. The department has worked over the past two years to develop a program that meets the highest standards of accountability while protecting civil liberties.
Aging in Cambridge
The Community Development Department working with the Department of Human Service Programs explored the housing needs of the senior population.
Lift & Lounge in the Park
Add alternative spaces for teens and adults to exercise and relax outside! This project will include an outdoor fitness station to make exercise accessible for more residents and hammock poles for residents to unwind outside.
Safer Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner! Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate the season, the best way to minimize the risk of COVID-19 and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated.
Get to Know Liz Mengers
Get to Know Liz Mengers, Planning and Development Manager at the Department of Human Service Programs, who works behind the scenes to expand resources for Cambridge's unhoused residents. She leads grant support, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness.