"Two of the AXON bodycams. Wednesday 17 May 2017<br /> Re: Body worn video cameras are being introduced into the South Wales Police force as part of operational equipment and will be rolled out over the next few months.<br />  Forces across the UK are using this technology and integrating it into daily policing activities.  Body worn video may be used in court as evidence and for investigative purposes, including complaints against police or as a training material for police. <br />  Other forces have seen a range of benefits from using body worn video to support their general patrolling and investigative tasks. These benefits include:<br /> Gathering and presentation of evidence<br /> Changing the behaviour of offenders<br /> Lower incidence or escalation of violence<br /> Increased guilty pleas by defendants<br /> Increased time on patrol and less time spent on paperwork<br /> Improved public co-operation and interactions with police<br /> Improved transparency and accountability<br /> Professionalising police interaction<br /> Assistant Chief Constable Richard Lewis said: ""Equipping our officers with body worn cameras is the start of a new way we capture, utilise and share digital evidence.  The technology is very exciting and will assist officers and staff in doing their jobs, it will ensure that we are more accountable to the public that we serve and in turn build trust with our communities."
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