Wasco County Commissioners approved the purchase off body cameras by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.  Chief Deputy Scott Williams told the panel that this will put them in front of legislation that will eventually require departments in the state to have the cameras, but he added that it also is a good addition for the sheriff’s office, and provides transparency to the public.  The cameras start at the touch of a button, even though Williams said they are considering the use of various triggers to start them, including turning on lights and sirens or when there is a rapid acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle the officer is driving.  Williams also said the Sheriff’s Office worked with its union to develop policies for body camera use.  The cameras will cost about $14,000 a year for the next five years.