Decision details

Body Worn Cameras

Decision Maker: Head of Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Award of contract to Oscomms to supply Civil Enforcement staff with Body Worn Cameras

Reasons for the decision:

1.Body Worn Video (BWV) by Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) engaged in Parking Enforcement will prove an invaluable aid to the safety of those staff. They will act as a deterrent to verbal abuse and physical assaults. The BWV cameras will form part of the CEOs’ Personal Protective Equipment. In addition to BWV being a deterrent, the footage obtained will provide invaluable evidence in relation to:-

•Supporting the Police in the criminal prosecution
of assailants
•Evidence in relation to complaints against CEOs
•Providing evidence to the Police in relation to
assaults and Blue Badge fraud

Alternative options considered:

No other options were considered. This equipment is required to protect staff from assault and aid in prosecuting those who do assault our staff

Publication date: 23/05/2017

Date of decision: 03/05/2017

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