Police on beat to trial body-worn video cameras
Source: South Australia. Minister for Police. Media Release.
"Minister for Police Michael Wright announced today South Australia Police (SAPOL) is to shortly begin a trial of body-worn video devices for officers on the beat. Mr Wright says the use of body-worn video devices has the potential to considerably improve the quality of evidence provided by police and increase the number of offenders brought to justice. The SAPOL trial of eight cameras is to be conducted by beat patrols in and around Hindley Street with the results to be evaluated at the conclusion of the trial period, Mr Wright says.
Speaking after meeting Amsterdam-Amstelland regional police, Mr Wright says the introduction of body-worn video devices in those regions has been effective in reducing crime and increasing convictions."