Body-worn Cameras

• Metrolinx resumes body-worn cameras plan after government ‘pauses’ program

  Communications obtained by Global News show the Ministry of Transportation told Metrolinx to "pause" its plan to equip fare inspectors with body worn cameras.

  Politics

  Apr 15
  
• B.C. police chiefs tout body camera benefits, aim for consistency in implementation

  B.C. police chiefs believe body-worn cameras -- or BCWs -- will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers.

  Crime

  Jan 11
  
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• Vancouver police pilot with body-worn cameras launching in January

  Vancouver officers may be seen with the cameras as early as this month in the downtown core, in East Vancouver and in the Traffic Services Section.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Body worn camera ‘takes the subjectivity out’ of Calgary police complaints

  In 2022, 39 per cent of PSS files used body worn camera footage. Through the first half of 2023, that increased to 52 per cent.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• EPS to trial body-worn cameras as part of provincial mandate

  Starting Monday, a selection of EPS officers will be trialling body cameras as part of a provincial mandate.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• Myles Gray: VPD commits to inquest recommendations, critics say it’s not enough

  The VPD says it's committed to adopting the recommendations from a coroner's inquest into the beating death of Myles Gray, but advocates say key concerns remain unaddressed.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2023
• Vancouver police to pilot body cameras this fall after homicide finding in death of Myles Gray

  The VPD has been exploring the possibility of cameras since 2009, but expedited the timeline of a pilot after inquest jurors deemed Myles Gray's death a homicide in May.

  Crime

  Jun 14, 2023
• RCMP to test police body cameras ahead of national rollout

  Members of the RCMP in Nova Scotia, Nunavut and Alberta will have audio and video from the cameras captured and uploaded onto a digital evidence management system.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• No current plans for B.C. to follow Alberta police body camera mandate: Minister

  Alberta announced plans Tuesday to mandate body-worn cameras for all police officers, but B.C. says it's leaving the decision in the hands of local departments for the time being.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2023
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• Brockville, Ont., police now using body-worn cameras

  The Brockville Police Services have joined the ranks of many Canadian police services that have begun to issue body worn cameras to its officers in the field.

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2023