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    The Chatham-Kent Police Service upped its technology game in 2025 with the introduction of body-worn cameras, the rollout of Next Generation 911 and an increase in closed-circuit television cameras. In April, some officers began using body-worn cameras making it the 35th Ontario police service to adopt the technology. The service believes the public and officers will be safer with cameras in use, Deputy Chief Jason Chickowski told The Chatham Daily News earlier this year. “I think it&rsquo
  • Brackett back as KFA president; focus on partnerships, lobbying power

    Jim Brackett is returning for another year as president of the Kent Federation of Agriculture with plans to continue to pursue the board’s commitment to building new relationships with an eye to improve its lobbying influence. Brackett, 70, who was acclaimed as president during the KFA’s annual general meeting on Thursday night at the Retro Suites in Chatham, said he is happy to continue on in the job. “I still have the energy to work hard for the members,” he said. Brack

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