YARMOUTH, Mass. — The Yarmouth Police Department has a brand new camera system, thanks to the Cape Cod community and people across the country.
Yarmouth Police unveiled the new K-9 equipment Monday, which can give officers the same perspective as their dogs once they're sent into a potentially dangerous situation.
This comes two months after Sgt. Sean Gannon was killed while executing an arrest warrant and his K-9 Nero was seriously injured.
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The camera attaches to an Army green bulletproof vest embroidered with "In Honor of Sean Gannon."
The camera can transmit images through concrete from up to 1,000-feet away an with infrared capabilities - it can work in pitch black.
It's also been military tested so the department says it can handle many different situations.
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The cameras cost more than $30,000 and was completely paid for by donations.
The Barnstable Police K-9 Foundation is currently raising money to buy similar equipment for its K-9 units.
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