Fire service to trial body-worn cameras

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will trial body-worn cameras for firefighters after recent attacks on staff.

Fire investigation officers and response officers will wear the cameras in the initial trial, the service said.

Assistant chief fire officer Sally Wilson said: "Although the number of attacks on our staff is very low, having had just two of this nature in the last year, any of these incidents are too many and the cameras will help us improve their safety."

The footage will also be used in post-incident reviews and as evidence for investigations.

Ms Wilson added: "It will also improve effectiveness of our operational response and support with any subsequent investigations which aids learning and development for our whole organisation."

Other fire services across England, including in London, have also adopted use of body-worn cameras in recent years.

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