Council Employees Wearing Body Cameras

September 1, 2025 Leader of the Council (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to allow council employees to use body-worn video cameras while working across the Borough if a manager identifies a risk and believes the camera would act as a deterrent, and to note the accompanying document regarding body-worn video cameras.

Full council record

Purpose

To seek approval to allow officers in the Council's employees to use Body Worn Video Cameras whilst working across the Borough.

Decision

THAT:
1.Authorisation is given to be able to issue Body Worn Video Cameras to Council Employees for use whilst working across the Borough, if a manager has identified a risk and they feel the Body worn video camera would act as a deterrent.
2.To note the accompanying document Gedling Borough Council Working Documents relating to Body Worn Video Camera

Reasons for the decision

Verbally agreed in yesterdays cabinet meeting but written confirmation is required

Supporting Documents

Council Employees Wearing Body Cameras Report.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date1 Sep 2025