Franklin
County sheriff's deputies will soon be wearing body cameras on the
job.
The
sheriff's department was recently awarded an 81 thousand dollar grant
through the Department of Justice Body Worn Camera program.
Sheriff
AJ Smith said all deputies will be equipped with body cameras to
provide an extra level of protection for deputies and for the public.
He
said he also expects the cameras to reduce the number of false
complaints made against the department since all interactions with
the public will now be recorded.
Sheriff
Smith told county commissioners that while he was never a big
proponent of the cameras he feels they will be beneficial and added
that if we can get them for free, why not?
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