Beginning today, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has deployed 85 officers with body cams.
The VPD has released more info on how the body cams will be used, including that the cams aren’t expected to be turned on at all times.
The six-month pilot will include officers from the VPD Traffic Section, the downtown core, and East Vancouver. The trial results will guide a broader potential deployment of body-worn cameras for all officers.
It should be an always on device live streamed to a server not controlled by police.