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Delta police to pilot body-worn cameras for some patrol officers – a first in B.C.

Six-month project to expand cameras’ use after successful traffic section, anti-gang unit deployments
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The Delta Police Department is expanding its use of body-worn cameras in February 2023 to include front-line patrol officers as part of a six-month pilot program. (Delta Police Department photo)

The Delta Police Department is expanding its use of body-worn cameras to include some front-line patrol officers, starting in February 2023.

At its Dec. 14 meeting, the Delta police board approved a pilot deployment of body-worn cameras for the DPD’s patrol services section, which will begin with two officers from each of the department’s four platoons/shifts being equipped with the cameras for six months, followed by a review.

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James Smith

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James Smith is the founding editor of the North Delta Reporter.
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