Ville Platte officers will wear cameras

Police here will soon be wearing cameras that will help to establish proof of what occurs during traffic, domestic abuse or any other incidents that police respond to.
During the Ville Platte City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Jennifer Vidrine said the recording system will “help keep everyone honest and will keep everyone safe.”
She said the audio and video recordings will be admissible in court if necessary.
The mayor said she learned of the system at a recent conference where it was demonstrated, adding that learning about new technology is another example of the advantages of attending conferences.
The mayor said a representative of the company providing the recording system will train all Ville Platte police officers on how to use the system.
All police officers will be provided with the minicameras and Chief Lartigue said all officers will be required to have the cameras while on duty.
The council voted to purchase the recording system during the meeting.
Cost was not specified.