New Poll: Body-worn Cameras
Body-worn cameras are becoming a familiar sight among council compliance staff — rangers, parking officers, local laws and environmental health officers — as councils look for ways to protect frontline staff and de-escalate difficult interactions with the public.
Have your say before continuing with the story.
But adoption isn’t uniform: some larger councils have already rolled cameras out, while many smaller councils are still weighing up the cost, policy, and privacy implications before committing either way.
For one council’s perspective, listen to episode #613 of the Roundup, where South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt speaks with Chris Eddy about his council’s experience with introducing the cameras and the policy adjustments made along the way.
We want to know where your council actually sits. Have you say in our new weekly poll – results to be shared in a future edition of the Local Government News Roundup.