Mcmanus: Body Cameras 'in The Best Interest' Of Officers

By Mark D. Wilson, San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Express-News
Tue, 09/30/2014 - 5:13pm

SAPD has been experimenting with body-worn cameras since March.

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