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DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 6 min read
In the days after two American citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis earlier this year, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the department would “rapidly acquire and deploy” body cameras to its officers around the country. Nearly half a year later, after another shooting de...
Key takeaway for more than 35 years, were not wearing body cameras, Homeland Security has said.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The lack of body cameras on ICE agents involved in the Houston shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo raises concerns about accountability and transparency in law enforcement actions within the San Antonio area and broader Bexar County. As the federal government continues to ramp up immigration enforcement, the need for body cameras to provide an unbiased record of events becomes increasingly important. The $20 million allocated for body cameras is a significant investment, and it is crucial that this funding is used effectively to ensure that all ICE agents, including those operating in Texas, are equipped with this essential technology. The fact that nearly half a year has passed since the promise to deploy body cameras nationwide was made, and yet many agents still do not have them, is a cause for concern among local residents and community leaders who are calling for greater accountability and oversight of federal law enforcement activities in their area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 6 min
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