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New cameras will add pieces of the puzzle - The True Citizen

Seven solar powered, high definition cameras will soon assist the Burke County Sheriff’s Office in solving crimes. The Board of Commissioners Finance Committee approved the purchase of the Flock Safety system cameras during the January 12 meeting. The company’s website boasts that Flock Safety built the first public safety operating system that helps neighborhoods, businesses and law enforcement in more […]

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