Body Camera Program Halted by Atlanta Police
ATLANTA - Another setback for Atlanta police command which has been trying to outfit cops with body cameras.
A firm who did not receive the bid sued the city, claiming it was not treated fairly. A court handed down an order putting a temporary halt to APD going forward until the bidding process could be reviewed.
Atlanta told officers participating in a pilot program to turn their cameras in. City lawyers are advising to scratch a new legal battle and instead start all over. That would require new bids and will take, at the least, several months.
Chief George Turner, obviously frustrated, told city council members he started working on cameras two years ago before all the notoriety. He believes the officers and the public need the protection that can be provided with this technology.