HM Prison and Probation Service is planning a widespread deployment of new body-worn video cameras on its staff across England and Wales.
It has agreed a deal with Motorola Solutions for the provision of 13,000 of the company’s VB400 cameras to be used in conjunction with its VideoManager evidence management software.
Motorola said the move will enhance officer safety and support greater transparency of operations in prisons and probation services.
The VB400 provides high quality video and audio capture and has an automation pre-recording capability, along with a wide-angle view, 12-hour battery life and a lightweight and rugged design.
When signing off duty, officers return the camera to it dock, which automation uploads and stores the day’s footage to the evidence management platform.
Fergus Mayne, UK and Ireland country manager for Motorola Solutions, said: “The UK Government’s investment in body-worn cameras for officers in all public sector prisons across England and Wales highlights the vital importance of this technology in helping to maintain safety and security across prison operations.”
