Body Worn Video

Our officers are now equipped with Body Worn Video (BWV) cameras.

The innovative cameras  help capture evidence to provide increased support for victims of crime and protect front-line staff from physical attacks.

Worn attached to the officers’ clothing, BWV records video and audio footage at the press of a button.

• All officers will wear them as part of their uniform
• Officers will inform you if you are being recorded
• Cameras record video and sound to help you and the police
• All recordings will be held securely on police computers
• Recordings are only kept for a certain period of time, this depends on how serious the matter is
• Officers have a legal right to record you whilst carrying out their duties

Chief Superintendent Robert Odell  said: “The cameras have made a huge difference to not only the safety of our officers, but members of the public too.

“BWV has proven itself amongst other forces across the UK to be a brilliant deterrent as well as a source of improved evidence to support investigations, which has resulted in increased conviction rates- particularly in cases of domestic violence and public order offences.

“Whether it is a domestic incident, a disturbance in the local pub or a serious road traffic collision, having a recording of what our officers have seen and heard will allow us to present compelling evidence in court to secure justice for victims of crime.”