The usage of body-worn cameras by police officers during stop and search encounters has come under scrutiny in London.
These devices are designed to act as independent witnesses, ensuring transparency and accountability in policing activities.
While this accounts for only two percent of the total searches during the 15-month period, it still represents a notable number of individuals stopped without any video evidence of the interactions.
Call for Increased Accountability and Transparency:
However, they acknowledged the negative impact such actions can have and stressed the importance of conducting stop and searches with dignity and respect.
They acknowledged the crucial role of body-worn camera recordings in enhancing accountability and transparency in all stop and search interactions.
