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Upgraded dash cams, body cameras now among the newest tools in fighting crime are dispatched across the city. "Not only do we have a video from our car point of view but now, we have an actual officer point of view so you actually get that interaction up close and personal and you see all the movements or gestures or any kind of interaction that the officer and the person kind of partake in. It's just an overall view that way we can have clear transparency with what's going on and that way we can just see exactly how officers responded," said Suarez. Suarez says the camera system will not only enhance police operations but he believes it will help maintain the safety of both police officers and civilians.
(Seguin) -- There are now more watchful eyes whenever a Seguin Police Officer engages with the public. The Seguin PD has officially rolled out its newest fleet of 10 Tahoe's each having the latest in state-ofthe-art video equipment. This latest batch of patrol units comes equipped with WatchGuard dash cameras -- cameras that are said to also work seamlessly with new WatchGuard body-worn cameras. Assistant Police Chief Rusty Suarez says the upgraded video equipment is the latest effort by the Seguin PD to increase its transparency when officers
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"It's amazing when someone finds out that they are actually being recorded because we are used to people pulling out their phones and saying 'hey, we are recording' and that's totally fine. If you feel it's necessary, you need to do what you have to do. However, when they see that we are recording them as well, it changes their tone and behavior and now we are on somewhat the equal playing field so they'll be more upfront and honest as well as far as interaction. It's definitely a safety thing as well," said Suarez. Suarez says the WatchGuard cameras also allow for more intake of each police interaction whether it be at a crime scene or routine traffic stop. See DASHCAM, page 2
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- If you've ever wanted to see Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke with a beard, then your moment is soon to come. Sheriff Zwicke is the latest participant and most surprising twist in this year's No Shave November fundraiser at the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. For the last several years, deputies and those in the Guadalupe County Jail have forked over a monthly donation to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation Cancer Assistance Fund for the opportunity to sport a mustache or beard during the months of October and November.
Cpl. Laura Kohls, of the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, shows off her pink nail polish while Sgt. Donnie White sports his new fall look with his beard – all part of this year’s No Shave November fundraising effort. The pink nail polish is the newest addition to the program giving female employees at the sheriff’s office the opportunity to also donate to a good cause.
It's been clear since the very beginning that Zwicke wasn't necessarily a fan of his deputies sporting a beard while in uniform. But over the years and especially after last year's contribution of $5,200 to the foundation, Zwicke says he just knew it was time for him to also put the razor down. Plus, he felt that a new hairy look could also come in handy during his own support of local nursing home residents each December. See BEARD, page 2
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