Body cameras all set to be part of uniform

Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd

MORE than 3,000 police officers across Greater Manchester are to wear body cameras to reduce complaints and increase public protection.

Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd unveiled plans following a two-year trial. Cameras lead to significant increases in early guilty pleas in court, saving time and money and reductions in complaints.

Mr Lloyd said: “This is about policing in the 21st century. Body-worn videos capture vital evidence when police are out on patrol. They make officers feel safer and crucially, they improve the public’s confidence in police.”


TWO new mobile devices are being used by police in Saddleworth

Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are being used on main roads across the area to help tackle crime.

The cameras will record vehicle registration numbers and give up-to-the-minute details about whether a car is legally on the road. The devices could also help officers to trace which vehicle was in an area at a certain time, and could be particularly useful in the fight against cross-border crime.

Saddleworth and Lees District Executive allocated £10,000 towards buying the cameras.