Atlanta police to demonstrate body cameras

The Atlanta police department will hold information sessions on new body cameras, and will do live demonstrations with the equipment.

The meetings are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Salem Bible Church, 2283 Baker Rd. N.W.; and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Israel Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea L Williams Dr. N.E.

There will be an update of the department’s body worn camera policy and a question and answer session.

Information: atlantaga.gov

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