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Grant to put cameras in cop cars
By JON BURNS | April 11A new federal grant might make it easier for Chapel Hill police to keep their eyes on the road. The Chapel Hill Town Council approved Tuesday the use of $98,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice that will be used to put digital cameras in about 14 police vehicles. Officer Mike Stone, who will install the technology, said the cameras will offer a variety of benefits over the analog recorders now in use. A pre-recording feature will allow officers to access footage shot 30 seconds to a minute before the camera is activated.
