Hobbs takes step toward outfitting officers with cameras

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) – Police officers in one southeastern New Mexico community are one step closer to wearing body cameras.
The Hobbs City Commission recently approved a request for proposals for body cameras and in-car cameras for the police department. The move followed a staff recommendation that a contract be awarded to Georgia-based public safety company Utility Associates, Inc.
The Hobbs News-Sun reports the contract is not final yet but is expected to be worth more than $325,000 the fi