YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Police Department is one step closer to deciding what body cameras they will begin using to help improve relations within the community.

Wednesday, Chief Carl Davis announced officers will start training with Body Worn cameras.

This will be a 30 to 60 day trial to see which features officers like better and so officers can give their feedback. 

Sixteen officers will be trained first on the pilot program.

Sergeant Jose Morales said they actually had more volunteers than cameras to give out during the trial period.

For the past few months, the department has been considering the use of body cameras for all of its officers, which provides an objective point of view during encounters with citizens and daily police activities.

"We see them as a valuable tool that come with several inherent benefits, some of which include the documentation of evidence, enhanced officer training, preventing and resolving complaints brought by the members of the community and strengthening transparency," said Chief Carl Davis.

Officers said the cameras would work by turning on as soon as they get out of the cruiser.

They will be used in a day or two after training is completed.

"These body cameras are gonna serve two purposes, for you, and it could be against you," said Councilwoman Anita Davis. "It's not gonna solve everything, but it's one more tool and it's moving forward."

"There's some things you see and hear that many of us in our life will never have a chance to experience," said Mayor Tito Brown. "Today this body cams will give you an opportunity to show what you go through."

The chief said once they decide what vendor to use to obtain body cameras for all officers, they will go to council to help pay for them, be it by budget or acquiring a state or federal grant. 

The storage is the top cost when acquiring the cameras, which can be around $250,000 to $300,000. 

"I've worked in internal affairs and seen complaints that went unfounded. This will absolutely be a tool for us to have, just another layer for us to have," said Chief Davis.