The Marietta City Council agreed Wednesday to equip their police force with body cameras.

During Monday’s work session, Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn did not mention a price but said he would “get the best deal we can find.”

After checking with several community residents and many police officers, Flynn said, “Nearly everyone feels it is in the city’s best interest.”

The cameras would “protect us against frivolous complaints,” he added.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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