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West Baton Rouge Parish residents are encouraged to download a new app that warns drivers about nearby police pursuits.
The sheriff's office announced on Tuesday that it has installed the Digital Siren Pursuit Alert in its patrol vehicles to protect both deputies and local residents.
The safety system enables deputies responding to emergencies or involved in pursuits to send alerts to mobile devices and compatible vehicles within a two-mile radius.
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