DC police to start wearing body cameras

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WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 160 District of Columbia police officers will wear cameras that record them performing their duties as part of a six-month pilot program, and Police Chief Cathy Lanier said Wednesday that she hopes to expand the program to the entire department within three years.

Lanier spoke glowingly about the program, saying the cameras would enhance safety for officers and the public and make internal investigations more efficient.

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