(WXYZ) — The Detroit Police Department on Monday announced that new body cameras and non-lethal weapons would soon be rolling out to officers.
The non-lethal weapons are aimed at giving those in the field the tools to help them resolve situations as peacefully as possible.
One of the new weapons fires a 40-mm foam round meant to cause disorientation. The round, police say, has a strong impact but that it’s not designed to break bones.
The second weapon is a pepper ball system, which would reportedly create a cloud of powder irritant.
“Every situation is different, but being able to have these on hand so we can go to something other than deadly force is going to be a tremendous help for us in the Detroit Police Department,” said Detroit Police Assistant Chief Eric Ewing.
In addition to the two new non-lethal weapons, the Detroit Police Department is also rolling out new body cameras.
These new cameras, police say, have a number of advantages over the currently worn cameras, including improved resolution and removable batteries.
