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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will create a
particularly dangerous situation flash flooding and flooding
situation this afternoon through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana and Western Kentucky

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible. Flooding may occur in homes, businesses and other
locations not normally subject to flooding. Roadways may wash away
near creeks and culverts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops.

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Murray Police to begin using body cameras

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    Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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MURRAY, KY (WSIL) --ÌýMurray Police Department will implement Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) for all sworn officers on Monday, September 12.

In 2021, MPD began to seek funding to assist with the program's cost. They were awarded an $80,000 grant through the Small-Rural-Tribal Body Worn Camera Program.

The department was one of only 6 law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to be awarded the grant money.Ìý

The BWC's will be used to achieve 5 goals:

  • To assist in providing further information on potential crimes in progress, whether perpetrated against the officer or the community and to maintain this evidence for presentation in court.
  • To assist in the initial police response, the discovery of evidentiary items and the actions of police pursuant to an investigation.
  • To assist in the documentation of victim, witness, or suspect statements pursuant to an on-scene response and/or document advisement of rights, if applicable.
  • To assist in investigations of complaints made against officers in the course of their police duties.
  • To assist as a training and performance mechanism which will contribute to the professionalism of all Murray Police Officers

The department has created a comprehensive policy for the cameras includingÌý

when officers should activate their BWCs, how the video footage should be retained and released, privacy concerns associated with BWC footage,

the general operation of the technology, supervisor review of BWC footage, and other issues associated with the Department's BWC program.

"Police body worn cameras have become an essential part of community policing today. Body worn cameras are a wise all-around investment for the Murray Police Department that not only redouble our commitment to transparency and accountability, but also ensure that our officers are equipped with an important tool to help them carry out their sworn duties," said Chief Liles.

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Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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