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Sheriff asks commissioners to fund cameras at county parks amid recent fights and vandalism
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Sheriff Ezel Brown asked the Newton County Board of Commissioners to find funding and move quickly to install cameras at county recreational parks, citing recent fights and safety concerns; commissioners requested cost estimates at the next meeting.
Sheriff Ezel Brown urged the Newton County Board of Commissioners on April 15 to fund and install surveillance cameras at county recreational parks, saying cameras would help law enforcement investigate fights and deter criminal behavior.
“I'm asking for your help, your support in finding finance so that we can move forward in an attempt to make our parks safe,” Sheriff Brown said, noting recent incidents at Denny Dobbs Park, Stone Road Park and Spring Hill. He said the…
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