Sumter deputies: Body cameras just as important as guns Sumter County Sheriff Deputies said their new body cameras will be able to categorize serious and minor crimes on their own. (Source: WALB) By Keshawn Ward | May 4, 2021 at 7:55 AM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:55 AM
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies said with everyone being recorded now, the extra set of eyes from a body camera will tell the true story, so body cameras are as vital guns.
Americus police Officer Nicholas Smarr and Georgia Southwestern State University Officer Jody Smith were killed while responding to a domestic call in 2016.