⢠McAlester News-Capital Editorial Board May 7, 2021
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THUMBS UP to the McAlester Police Department for obtaining new body cameras through a U.S. Department of Justice grant and city funds.
âWhen everybody in the group knows thereâs a camera on, they tend to act a little bit better,â MPD Chief Kevin Hearod told us.
We agree and believe the new cameras show an effort of continued transparency to build public trust.
Footage from body cameras can help protect law enforcement officers and can provide crucial evidence in a case. Body cameras arenât the only solution, but they are a big part of building trust and showing transparency in law enforcement when correctly operated.Â
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McAlester Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Finance Chad Gragg, left, and MPS Superintendent Randy Hughes talk about how creation of the new Pittsburg County Educational Facilities Authority will speed up financing for construction of of a new middle school and event center, which includes a storm shelter. topical featured popular top story Commissioners create County Educational Facilities Authority
By James Beaty | Managing Editor May 3, 2021
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McAlester Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Finance Chad Gragg, left, and MPS Superintendent Randy Hughes talk about how creation of the new Pittsburg County Educational Facilities Authority will speed up financing for construction of of a new middle school and event center, which includes a storm shelter.