Announcer were in the community, hearing from all sides on how to unite the nation. From abc news, its this week reporting now from dallas, coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning from dallas, a city on edge. Were downtown at the memorial outside Police Headquarters where just yesterday Police Snipers took to the roof, officers ready with their guns after receiving an anonymous threat to Law Enforcement. Police and the city itself on high alert after 12 officers were shot, 5 of them killed thursday night. Were here on the ground trying to understand the pain, the grief and what comes next. Speaking with africanamerican teens worried about their future and current and former Police Officers who describe the challenges they face. Well also tackle the political divide in a polarized america with representatives of both president ial candidates along with our panel and speak with influential pastor t. D. Jakes about how we begin to heal the wounds of a nation in mourning. But first, lets beg
Was shot by police. That department had body cameras, but the footage was not released. Gomezs common law partner has made it her mission to demand transparency. Ive got to learn how to push forward and bring all these negative emotions and bring something positive thats the only way i can keep his memory alive. Reporter the program will cost 4. 4 million over the next five years. Profess jor jeff guise sees the cameras as a valuable training tool. Cadetks look at these recordings and see what was done right or wrong. I think thats good thing. Reporter the majority of the Police Department should be outfitted by the end of the year. Officer also be required to activate the cameras in almost every police call. Chris nguyen, abc7 news. Police officers from San Francisco, richmond, and concord traveled to dallas today to pay their respects to the five officers shot and killed by a sniper last week. They were among the crowd of Law Enforcement from across the country attending funerals for
Good wednesday morning to you all. We begin with donald trump putting another potential running mate on display. Yeah, trump held a public audition, you might call it, for indiana governor mike pence. They appeared together at a rally near indianapolis last night with pence looking to prove that hes the right man for the job. Meantime, trump is also engaged in a bizarre battle with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. And in New Hampshire Hillary Clinton finally gets a long awaited endorsement from bernie sanders. We get the latest now from abcs kenneth moton. Good morning, kenneth. Reporter good morning, diane and kendis. Yes, Donald Trumps vp short list is getting shorter, but who will be the last man or woman standing . One person on the list admits it all feels like a reality show. Donald trumps running mate. Mike pence, i dont know whether hes going to be your governor or your Vice President , who the hell knows. Reporter sources tell abc news the onetime reality star could
New at 6 00, a local Department Takes a step forward on a national issue. Good evening. Today, the San Jose Police department began issuing body cameras to all of its Police Officers. Chris nguyen is live now with the story. Chris . Reporter its a milestone more than two years in the making. The chief called it a significant step, one that he hopes will improve relationships in the community. Tonight, San Jose Police will send out a first wave of Police Officers equipped with body cameras. When individuals make contact with the police, and their perception of what occurred differs from what the Police Department says that occurs, were going to know what actually is the truth. Reporter these officers will be the first to use the new technology after going through a fourour training this afternoon. Jason reyes lost his cousin in an officer involved shooting last weekend in east san jose. It keeps the Police Officers accountable. Reporter but some question if body cameras will make much o
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