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On May 2, 2023, County of Brant uniformed Municipal Law Enforcement Officers began wearing body-worn cameras when on duty to increase transparency, accountability and to enhance public trust.
A body-worn camera is a forward-facing audio and video camera with supporting hardware worn by an Officer. The use of body-worn cameras by Officers have increased around the world and have cited benefits such as fewer complaints against officers, factual evidence of interactions and helpful footage to be used for future training opportunities. Body-worn cameras are intended to record specific incidents and are not used for general surveillance. Read more aboutContinue reading
On May 2, 2023, County of Brant uniformed Municipal Law Enforcement Officers began wearing body-worn cameras when on duty to increase transparency, accountability and to enhance public trust.
A body-worn camera is a forward-facing audio and video camera with supporting hardware worn by an Officer. The use of body-worn cameras by Officers have increased around the world and have cited benefits such as fewer complaints against officers, factual evidence of interactions and helpful footage to be used for future training opportunities. Body-worn cameras are intended to record specific incidents and are not used for general surveillance. Read more about body worn cameras in Municipal Law Enforcement at the County.
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All County of Brant residents were invited to share comments and questions about their thoughts and experiences regarding the County of Brant's Municipal Law Enforcement body worn cameras. Engagement closed Tuesday, November 24, 2023.
We would like to thank the members of our community for their valuable feedback and participation in the public engagement process regarding the implementation of Municipal Law Enforcement Body-Worn Cameras in the County of Brant.
Staff have carefully reviewed and considered each comment, suggestion, and concerns, and are committed to ensuring that the use of body-worn cameras continues to foster trust, transparency, and accountability in municipal law enforcement practices.
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Engagement closed on November 24, 2023. Thank you for your feedback!
Engagement closed November 24, 2023. Thank you for your feedback!
Great idea, safety for officers involved.
Gary Crawford
6 months ago
Police body cameras are a great idea. They provide transparency for the public and also protect police. In western countries, it is popular to unfairly demonize and accuse police officers. These cameras can help to provide evidence when it is needed.
JP77
6 months ago
Support if they are used at bylaw discretion. Wouldn’t like them showing up at my door with cameras rolling. Camera may escalate a frustration🤷‍♀️
Dee
6 months ago
Excellent that local Municipal Law Enforcement are wearing body worn cameras! Humans tend to "see" things differently than one another and, recall fades as time passes. Having an actual record of events is invaluable. Great training tool for officers too i.e., What could I have done differently to achieve a better result.
Anne Williamson-Hyett
7 months ago
Cost benefit analysis should be completed. These are not police officers but are by-law officers. If there are a significant amount of complaints or disputes regarding the officers and the cost is reasonable then this sounds fine. I think those 2 data points are necessary prior to the decision though.
derva
7 months ago
It is a great idea.
Gwen
7 months ago
Having body worn cameras with he peace officer is a nice to have idea but the cost of operating such a system and the cybersecurity risks it involves makes it difficult to justify such a technology for municipal peace officers.
m_alagha
7 months ago
I would support this. It makes it safer for everyone involved and makes resolving disputes much simpler.
A Dubeckyj
7 months ago
I think the cameras are an excellent idea... but I had a misleading situation happen because of the camera's.
The incident had two interactions with 2 different bylaw officers.
The conduct of the first bylaw officer was misinforming and intimidating.
The 2nd interaction with a different bylaw officer was handled with finesse.
When a complaint was lodged to the County about the interaction with the first bylaw officer... only the video footage from the 2nd bylaw officer was submitted... there was no mention of the first bylaw officer's interaction or footage submitted.
When investigating, no one cannot make good decisions if all body camera footage or interaction is not submitted.
grandriver
7 months ago
I think it's a good idea.
Turnabout
7 months ago
I would like to know if a Privacy Impact Assessment has been completed and if it will be posted. Has the Privacy Commissioner been contacted?
Scokimoore
7 months ago
Best person to answer this is the police and management within the department. If this is value add for them then definitely. If this is going to create more barriers to keeping our community safe, then I disagree with this additional level of surveillance.
lmceachern
7 months ago
I think it’s a great idea…for the police and for those interacting with them. It looks like appropriate safeguards have been put in place to ensure privacy. They have been successfully used in other jurisdictions and should be implemented here as well.
Meredith Swanson
7 months ago
We think that it is a good idea. It is for their protection, as well as others.
P&MHoekstra
7 months ago
I think it’s a great idea. It is good for the public to strengthen their case against harassment or false arrest, and it also protects the police from false accusations from the public.
Countrygirl61
7 months ago
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Great idea, safety for officers involved.
Police body cameras are a great idea. They provide transparency for the public and also protect police. In western countries, it is popular to unfairly demonize and accuse police officers. These cameras can help to provide evidence when it is needed.
Support if they are used at bylaw discretion. Wouldn’t like them showing up at my door with cameras rolling. Camera may escalate a frustration🤷‍♀️
Excellent that local Municipal Law Enforcement are wearing body worn cameras! Humans tend to "see" things differently than one another and, recall fades as time passes. Having an actual record of events is invaluable. Great training tool for officers too i.e., What could I have done differently to achieve a better result.
Cost benefit analysis should be completed. These are not police officers but are by-law officers. If there are a significant amount of complaints or disputes regarding the officers and the cost is reasonable then this sounds fine. I think those 2 data points are necessary prior to the decision though.
It is a great idea.
Having body worn cameras with he peace officer is a nice to have idea but the cost of operating such a system and the cybersecurity risks it involves makes it difficult to justify such a technology for municipal peace officers.
I would support this. It makes it safer for everyone involved and makes resolving disputes much simpler.
I think the cameras are an excellent idea... but I had a misleading situation happen because of the camera's.
The incident had two interactions with 2 different bylaw officers.
The conduct of the first bylaw officer was misinforming and intimidating.
The 2nd interaction with a different bylaw officer was handled with finesse.
When a complaint was lodged to the County about the interaction with the first bylaw officer... only the video footage from the 2nd bylaw officer was submitted... there was no mention of the first bylaw officer's interaction or footage submitted.
When investigating, no one cannot make good decisions if all body camera footage or interaction is not submitted.
I think it's a good idea.
I would like to know if a Privacy Impact Assessment has been completed and if it will be posted. Has the Privacy Commissioner been contacted?
Best person to answer this is the police and management within the department. If this is value add for them then definitely. If this is going to create more barriers to keeping our community safe, then I disagree with this additional level of surveillance.
I think it’s a great idea…for the police and for those interacting with them. It looks like appropriate safeguards have been put in place to ensure privacy. They have been successfully used in other jurisdictions and should be implemented here as well.
We think that it is a good idea.
It is for their protection, as well as others.
I think it’s a great idea. It is good for the public to strengthen their case against harassment or false arrest, and it also protects the police from false accusations from the public.