A significant change is coming for deputies and supervisors of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Darryl Forte says body-worn cameras will be issued to all uniformed officers starting Thursday.The sheriff says he has created a new policy requiring deputies to wear body cameras during their shifts and while working secondary employment, like security. The cameras will act in addition to the existing in-car cameras already used by the office. "Body-worn cameras alone cannot build trust in law enforcement, but across the country, body-worn cameras have shown to be a useful tool in strengthening and safeguarding the relationship between law enforcement and other segments of the community," Forté said. The sheriff believes the cameras will promote accountability and integrity among deputies, while also gathering evidence in criminal investigations.The footage recorded will also serve for training purposes. "The addition of these body-worn cameras will improve the level of accountability and transparency that is key to building trust between law enforcement and our community," Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. said. Deputies have reportedly been trained in advance for the office's Portable Audio/Video Recorder Policy. Recordings will be retained and released in compliance with state law. Requests for records can be directed to the Jackson County Sheriff's records unit at 816-541-8017 extension 72220. They can also be made online with an open records request here.