FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County school police officers wrapped up body camera training Thursday just in time for students' return to class Monday.
Channel 2's Audrey Washington was at Fulton County School District headquarters, where the final group of officers finished training Thursday morning. Starting Monday, all 70 officers will be equipped with cameras that take both still photos and video.
During the training, the officers got a chance to explore their new body cameras. They learned everything from how to turn it on to how to access the recordings.
"We want to make sure the officers are comfortable using it on day one of school Monday," Fulton County Schools police Capt. Darrell McDaniel said.
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The body cameras are light weight and water resistant. They can record high definition video and take still photos.
“You want them to see the video. The environment the officer is in. You may be able to hear things in background, screaming in the background and photos will allow you to zoom in on specific details," McDaniel said.
He says the cameras will help keep both the officers and the people they encounter accountable.
“Transparency is up front. Let them know that we're here to expect high quality and professionalism from our officers and that body camera adds to the tool belt," McDaniel said.
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