Fargo, ND (NewsDakota.com) – Cass County Sheriff Jessie Jahner announced today that his office will now be wearing body camera’s in the field.
Here is a portion from today’s news release:
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner is pleased to announce that deputies within the field service division are equipped and will begin utilizing body worn cameras this week. With the help of Cass County Commissioners, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office was able to implement the body worn camera system. The sheriff’s office contracted with Axon for the purchase of equipment and training of staff.
Message from Sheriff Jahner, “The body worn cameras will increase transparency and assist in the high accountability standards that we hold our deputies to as we continue to protect and serve our community. The camera system will also assist in gathering and obtaining evidence needed to successfully prosecute criminal cases. I am very excited for the opportunities and safeguards this camera systems will provide our community and deputies. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be progressive in its’ implementation of new products to stay on the forefront of public safety.”