Body worn video policy (FOI ref: 921A/24)

Request

Your original request received 08/06/2024 which asked for instances of unavailable body worn footage was refused on cost grounds, and the amended request is as follows:

I would like to proceed with the search for the force policy on body-worn video, as suggested. This information would be useful to my research and understanding of the protocols surrounding the use, storage, and accessibility of body-worn camera footage by West Midlands Police.

Please proceed with the search for the force policy as indicated.

Response

Please find a copy of our body worn video policy attached (‘Body Worn Video v1.0.pdf’).