Advertisement

Thunder Bay police start using body cameras, in-car cameras to come

The force says the devices will eventually be worn by all front-line officers and those in the traffic unit. The Canadian Press Images/Francis Vachon

THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont., are wearing body cameras starting today.

The force says the devices will eventually be worn by all front-line officers and those in the traffic unit.

It says police cruisers will also be equipped with in-car cameras.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The full rollout is expected to be complete by June.

The use of body-worn and in-car cameras was among 44 recommendations made in a 2018 report by one of Ontario’s police watchdogs.

Story continues below advertisement

The report identified systemic racism and other issues it said contributed to a “crisis of trust” between the force and Indigenous residents.

A follow-up report released last year found police had taken encouraging steps to address racism in its ranks but stressed more needed to be done.

Sponsored content

AdChoices