Cape Town adds bodycams to hi-tech crime-fighting arsenal

Latest gadget joins drones and acoustic gunshot detection system

02 May 2023 – 20:27

Cape Town’s safety and security head JP Smith is viewing live footage from across the city on a giant screen in his office along with data on the types of crimes committed and shooting incidents…

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