The use of body worn cameras begins today for frontline gardaí in parts of Dublin.
The modern policing move launched with 100 gardaí at Store Street, Pearse Street and Kevin Street stations, with two other stations in Limerick and Waterford cities to follow in the coming months.
The cameras allow gardaí to securely acquire and process digital evidence of the accurate recording of incidents in the line of duty. The cameras expedite analysis, enhance situational awareness, and sometimes protect police from harm.
It is anticipated that by the end of June, 350-400 frontline Gardaí in Dublin will be fully trained and have the cameras in use.
An Garda Síochána is undertaking three phased introductions as part of its proof of concepts stage. Each phase involves the use of a range of Body Worn Cameras by frontline Gardaí in specific locations nationwide. The three Proof of Concept phases will test the technical aspects of each camera, how they will be used operationally in addition to the training, Code of Practice and governance of their use.
