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Officers to wear body cameras: VPD

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 11 Dec, 2023 01:59 PM

Vancouver's Police Department says its officer will start using body-worn cameras in a six-month pilot project.

The department says in a statement that it believes the cameras will strengthen public safety and enhance trust and accountability.

VPD will be starting a six-month trial with body worn cameras in January. We are hosting a virtual town hall meeting this evening from 6:30 - 7:30 to answer questions . You are invited to participate by registering at https://t.co/o6oX8lf2Sw, and emailing questions to… pic.twitter.com/TelIYoklxe
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) December 11, 2023

It says it understands that people may have questions or concerns about the pilot and will be holding two virtual town hall meetings, including one tonight.

A coroner’s inquest into the police beating death of Myles Gray earlier this year recommended that Vancouver fit all its patrol officers with body cameras and the department said it would adopt the direction.

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