Decisions on body worn video are a matter for individual police forces

National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Lead for Less Lethal Weapons, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said:

“The use of Taser and Body Worn Video by police forces in England and Wales is governed by Authorised Professional Practice developed by the College of Policing and agreed with chief officers at a national level.

“I fully support the use of body worn video, in particular when officers are deployed with Taser, to maximise transparency and accountability. Each police force is operationally independent and ultimately this is a decision for the local chief constable.”