Evaluation of the introduction of personal issue body worn video cameras (Operation Hyperion) on the Isle of Wight: final report to Hampshire Constabulary

Tom Ellis, Craig Jenkins, Paul Smith

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Abstract

This study evaluated the impact of issuing all police officers on the Isle of Wight with Body Worn Video (BWV) cameras on 1 July 2013. It is based mainly on a series of measures in the year prior to camera issue compared to the same measures in the year after issue. These measures included data on changes in: public opinion; occurrences and crime; criminal justice processes (domestic assault) and complaints against police. In addition, there was also survey of IoW officers’ views on BWV cameras and observational fieldwork.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherUniversity of Portsmouth
Commissioning bodyHampshire Constabulary
Number of pages75
ISBN (Print)9781861376541
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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