If you don’t see what you’re looking for in our frequently asked questions below, please email your question(s) to bodyworncameras@vpd.ca.

VPD officers must identify potential privacy risks and ensure that measures are taken to mitigate those risks, such as in these situations:

Sworn and civilian members from across the VPD formed a working group to plan the roll-out of the body-worn cameras and create guidelines for our officers.

Throughout the pilot, we sought feedback and input from community groups, as well as anyone involved in an interaction where cameras are used.

Nightclubs, Bars and Restaurants are now having to upgrade their security systems by equipping their staff with Body Cameras. With many cities across the UK already taking the step for their Door Staff, Bouncers and Door Security to start wearing Body Worn Cameras, now is the time for Dublin door staff to use this wearable technology to ensure the highest standards and accountability for their staff and the public.

Only the officer who took the footage and other designated staff with approval can view the video. The name of an employee, and the date and time, is automatically tracked for every person viewing the video.

Officers from Patrol and our Traffic Enforcement Section volunteered and have received specialized training. Each officer will receive their own personal-issue camera.

We also supply two way radios for the construction industry, retail, manufacturers and many other industries via our sister company Choice Communication, and for further information please visit choicecommunications.ie

Recordings will only be released in accordance with Part 2 or Part 3 criteria in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). You can apply here.

We believe the cameras will strengthen public safety, enhance transparency, trust, and accountability in interactions between the police and the public. There are, understandably, many concerns surrounding the use of body-worn cameras. If you don’t see your questions answered in our FAQ section below or in the guidelines, please email us at bodyworncameras@vpd.ca.

A recording is automatically deleted after 13 months unless it is evidence of a crime or complaint. Once all court processes are complete, the recording will be deleted. They may also be kept for training purposes as long as that training remains relevant.

Body Cameras can add an extra safety feature that means your lone workers are protected if an incident occurs that needs further investigation. More and more companies have staff who spend extended periods of time alone, whether on-site or off-site and if something happens, such as an accident or a complaint, then the footage obtained by a body camera can be invaluable not just for information collection but also as a training aid. So if you company has delivery drivers or on call engineers, these compact and durable cameras can become a great tool.

If you are captured on a video or audio recording, and are not directly involved in the incident, your face will be blurred or sections of the video will be redacted, if the footage is going to be used in court proceedings.

The Halo is the newest addition to WOLFCOM line of cameras. It has an IPX rating of 67, automatic night vision, battery life of up to 11 hours, a built-in GPS module, and much more!

Body-worn cameras are relatively small devices that record interactions between the public and police officers. The video and audio recordings can be used to enhance accountability, transparency, and public confidence.

Choice Body Cameras Ireland, based in County Cork, supply Security Body-Worn Cameras used by Security Personnel, Door Staff, Lone Workers and Local authorities. Whether you are a nightclub in Dublin or a council worker in Donegal, the need for Body-Worn Cameras has grown dramatically. We currently stock products from brands such as Pinnacle and Wolfcam.

Thanks to internal and external feedback, we are now working on a report to outline what would be required for a full operational rollout.

Viewing the records is restricted to investigation or training purposes, and in accordance with the B.C. Provincial Policing Standards and VPD guidelines and policies.

Axon body-cameras. Traffic Enforcement officers will have an additional POV camera accessory attached to their motorcycle helmet.

With over 30 years of experience with the communications sector in Ireland, Choice are able to listen to a customers individual requirements and match the best product for their needs. It's not a case of selling you the most expensive camera package that we have, but making sure that you have the best system that affords you and your staff absolute security when they deal with clients or members of the public. We are 100% an Irish company and from our Cork based Headquarters we will travel the length and breadth of Ireland to get you the best Camera system for your company.

Between January and June 2024, the VPD conducted our Body Worn Camera Pilot Project. Select officers in the Downtown Core, East Vancouver, and in our Traffic Services Section, took part in the six-month trial. This trial provided valuable feedback as we work toward a broader body-cam rollout for all frontline Vancouver Police officers.