Officers in all communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are now using body cams in a scheme funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis.
Staffordshire Police is believed to be the first force in the UK to have body-worn video cameras for all frontline officers.
They have now been rolled out to officers across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent following a successful pilot by Newcastle-under-Lyme Local Policing Team. The cameras were commissioned by Mr Ellis as part of a major investment in new technology that will see officers provided with the right tools to do their job.
They are providing vital visual evidence in key investigations and improving transparency when dealing with the public. They also act as a deterrent when dealing with offenders and can be invaluable in instances where there are complaints against officers.
