Livestreaming body worn video

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In July 2022, West Midlands Police became the first UK police force to livestream video from its body worn video (BWV) cameras. Does the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have any plans to trial or implement livestreaming from body worn video?

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The use of body worn video has been an important step forward for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in terms of transparency and the ability to collect of evidence.

The MPS does not currently live stream body worn video, but as you would expect, they are in touch with West Midlands Police to understand any benefits that they have seen from the work that they have undertaken in this area.

If appropriate benefits are identified, the MPS may consider using this technology with appropriate checks and balances in place.