Decision Maker: Head of Operations
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Award of contract to Oscomms to supply Civil
Enforcement staff with Body Worn Cameras
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
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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