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⢠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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COVID-19 precautions will remain in place in courtrooms as three cases are set for trial this month in Pittsburg County District Court.
Although Pittsburg County Commissioners lifted COVID-19 restrictions at the courthouse on April 30, the courtrooms are under judicial control.
District 18 District Judge Mike Hogan said he will ask jurors to wear a mask, but they will not be mandatory.
The judge said he will socially distance any juror that does not wear a mask.
Associate District Judge Tim Mills has a list of rules taped to his courtroom door that include a mandatory mask for everyone inside the courtroom and social distancing.
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Valentine s Day weekend will be a little colder than normal for our area.
Crews from the city of McAlester, Pittsburg County Commissioners and Oklahoma Department of Transportation were among local responders to the icy road conditions this week â with more winter weather in the forecast for Valentine s Day on Sunday and through Wednesday.
Weather.com forecasts high temperatures to stay below freezing in Pittsburg County and the surrounding area until Thursday, Feb. 18 including highs in the teens on Sunday and Monday with wind chills in the single digits.
Not only will it be cold, but we re supposed to get more freezing precipitation along with it.