Guidance for the police use of body worn video devices 5 foreword the use of body worn video has the potential to improve significantly the quality of evidence provided by police officers police community support officers pcsos and public bodies within the criminal justice system in the drive to reduce crime and the fear of crime.
Home office technical guidance for body worn video devices. The home office have published technical guidance that highlights the key issues for those interested in purchasing and deploying body worn video bwv recording devices. Isbn 978 1 78655 625 7 cast 012 18 pdf 2 99mb 22 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. This document is an updated version of cast s body worn video technical guidance published in may 2014. Isbn 978 1 78655 272 3 cast 077 16 pdf 2 73mb 19 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Home office release technical guidance for purchasing and deploying body worn video. Posted on november 14 2014 by admin. Body worn video 4 college of policing 2014 official body worn video section 1 introduction purpose this guidance updates and replaces home office 2007 guidance for the police use of body worn video devices. Body worn video devices bwv worn as part of a uniform are increasingly being considered for use in the workplace especially by the emergency services.
It not only reflects the improvements in bwv technology but is also influenced by the experience of uk police forces committed to large. This document is an updated version of the technical guidance for body worn video devices first published in october 2016 by the home office centre for applied science and technology cast. This document is an updated version of cast s body worn video technical guidance published in may 2014. Technical guidance for body worn video devices online version ref.
It not only reflects the improvements in bwv technology but is also influenced by the experience of uk police forces committed to large scale deployment of bwv devices and through consultation with industry. There are also a range of sports action cameras which are being used by data controllers for this purpose. Technical guidance for body worn video devices online version ref. It not only reflects the improvements in bwv technology but is also influenced by the.