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Laredo police present body camera policy to city council
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Omar Anzaldua , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The department has a large number of body cameras, with more than 450 currently in use.
The Laredo Police Department has a body camera policy that has been in place for over a decade. This policy requires officers to use body cameras during interactions with the public. The department has a large number of body cameras, with more than 450 currently in use.
These cameras are used during various types of enforcement encounters, not just traffic stops. Further information about the policy and its implementation can be found through local news sources, which have reported on a recent presentation to the City Council.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Laredo Police Department has a body camera policy that has been in place for over a decade. This policy requires officers to use body cameras during interactions with the public. The department…
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