The 小蝌蚪APP Police Department has provided body cameras to all of its commissioned officers.
The video cameras are worn during routine patrols, special assignments and K-9 operations.
They will aid in investigations by:
小蝌蚪APP capturing video of incidents in real time;
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小蝌蚪APP preserving information at crime scenes;
小蝌蚪APP improving the ability to identify suspects; and
小蝌蚪APP assuring the accuracy of statements.
Video taken by the body cameras will be an additional resource for prosecutors to use during court proceedings.
Sgt. Billy Abrams, 小蝌蚪APP Police public information officer, said the body cameras have another important function: 小蝌蚪APP淭hey protect the integrity of an officer小蝌蚪APP檚 interaction with the public.小蝌蚪APP
Officers have been using the devices since the beginning of April.
The body cameras, which are a little smaller than the average smartphone, are attached to the front of officers小蝌蚪APP uniforms.
Abrams said 小蝌蚪APP Police officers' response to the new equipment has been overwhelmingly positive.
UL Lafayette funded the new equipment. The department has had in-car cameras since 2005.
Caption: 小蝌蚪APP Police Sgt. Billy Abrams adjusts a new body camera.