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Township Police Receive Funding For Three Body Cams; Will Approach Program Slowly

December 21, 2015 Crime News

Police Chief Lawrence Roberts
Township Police Chief Lawrence Roberts said that the three body worn cameras requested by FTPD will be used as a pilot program for the department.

The township police department will receive $1,347 for the purchase of three body worn cameras under a grant program from the state Attorney General’s Office.

Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced at a Dec. 21 press conference that $2.5 million has been earmarked for 176 police departments throughout the state. The money comes from criminal forfeiture funds, according to a press release from the Attorney General’s office.

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