FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WTVD) – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said deputies began testing the new body cameras Thursday morning.
Sheriff Ennis W. Wright issued the cameras to deputies from various departments for beta testing.
In a press release, Wright’s office said it “recognizes the importance of recording capability and accountability…Incorporating body cameras into daily field operations will improve criminal justice outcomes and help strengthen the trust and accountability of everyone in our community, especially the safety of citizens and deputies.” .
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In June, the office purchased 350 body cameras at a cost of nearly $4 million.
The sheriff said if the testing is successful, every deputy will be assigned a body-worn camera on or before March 31.
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The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is testing new body-worn cameras
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