BC Police Agencies Tout Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras

BC Police Agencies Tout Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras
A Delta Police Department officer demonstrates recording on a body camera during a news conference by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police about implementing body-worn cameras for officers, in Surrey, B.C., on Jan. 11, 2024. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
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Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency, and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers.

The B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police and representatives from several departments gathered at RCMP headquarters in Surrey to tout the introduction of the cameras, soon to be worn by thousands of officers in the province and across Canada.