BC RCMP Detachments Begin Rollout of Body Cameras

BC RCMP Detachments Begin Rollout of Body Cameras
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer wears a body camera during a demonstration at a news conference in Surrey B.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
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The officer in charge of the RCMP detachment in Mission, B.C., says he’s grateful that Mounties in his community will be among the first to wear body cameras to record police interactions with the public.

Insp. Ted Lewko says 44 cameras will be used by his officers starting next week, and he’s “very hopeful” that they will improve officer safety, strengthen trust with the public and help resolve complaints more quickly.