Decision details

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Partnerships)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Surveillance Camera Commissioner has made it a prerequisite for local authorities to adopt a CCTV Code of Practice. This Body Worn Camera policy supports the Code of Practice.
TDC officers will feel safer going into situations knowing that the behaviour of individuals is being recorded. Evidence will be gathered and can be used to support enforcement activities. It will also ensure that our offices are carrying out their duties correctly.

Decision:

For Tendring District Council to adopt the policy for Body Worn Cameras and to publish said policy on the TDC website.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Publication date: 20/01/2022

Date of decision: 18/01/2022