A Jackson couple reached their goal to put digital cameras in each on-duty city police car by the end of the year.

Jeff and Lori Grantham today donated their fifth and sixth cameras to the Jackson Police Department. Jeff Grantham dropped the cameras off and was met with many thanks from officers, he said.

Earlier this year, the

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The department had only three cameras before the Granthams got involved. Two were for use by evidence technicians. Only one was for patrol officers, Lt. Elmer Hitt said in September. Budget constraints prevented the department from replacing or buying new cameras.

Each high-resolution camera, selected by the police department, costs the Granthams about $300. They also provide a case and cleaning cloth. The couple saved up whatever money they had left at the end of the month to buy the cameras.

Early next year, the Granthams plan to approach the Jackson Fire Department and ask to help.

More information about the Grantham’s “Cameras for Cops” program is available at their website,

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