Frontline Gardaí commence use of bodyworn cameras

Frontline Gardaí have commenced the use of bodyworn cameras, following the enactment of the Gardaí Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023, a priority of the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

The Taoiseach, Simon Harris; Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee; and Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris attended Store Street Garda station in Dublin’s North Inner-city today to launch the pilot phase of bodyworn cameras for frontline Gardaí.

The pilot – or ‘proof-of-concept’ – phase will take place in Dublin, followed by Limerick and Waterford, with bodyworn cameras being introduced in the following locations:

• DMR South Central, Pearse Street Garda Station, Kevin Street Garda Station
• DMR North Central, Store Street Garda Station
• Waterford Division, Waterford Garda Station
• Limerick Garda Division, Henry Street Garda Station

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