Met police to share more bodycam footage online
Summary
The Metropolitan Police in London will share more videos from officers’ body-worn cameras online to improve transparency and public trust. This change aims to show the full context of police actions and support officers by providing clearer views of their work.Key Facts
- The Met Police will release more bodycam videos where it helps transparency and trust.
- Previously, bodycam footage was mostly shared only after court cases ended.
- The police want the public to better understand officers’ difficult jobs.
- Footage was released of the April Golders Green knife attack arrest to respond to criticism of police use of force.
- New videos also showed challenges officers faced during recent protests.
- The Met began using body cameras in 2014 and expanded their use in 2016.
- Human rights groups warn about misuse of cameras, including turning them off or using facial recognition technology.
- The Met aims to prevent misleading clips online by sharing full videos and acknowledge when mistakes happen.
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