CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Clovis Police Department has a new Camera On Wheels, also known as "COW."

The department turned an old squad car into a surveillance tool to monitor the city.

It is fitted with two cameras on top and a solar panel to keep it charged.

Sgt. Abby Padgett says the "COW car" is strictly for surveillance, and there will not be an officer inside.

“The Clovis Police Department prided themselves on being forward-thinking when it comes to technology. We are always looking for innovative solutions to fighting crime,” Padgett said.

The cameras are high resolution with a 360-degree scope, and they send a live feed back to the department headquarters.

That feed is automatically recorded for up to a week. This comes just a couple of weeks after the department also i

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