Bodycams would have ‘greatly assisted’ gardaí investigating Dublin riot
Bodycams would have greatly assisted gardaí investigating the Dublin riot, the commissioner has said.
The technology, being actively trialled in Ireland for the first time on Friday, allows gardaí to record their interactions with the public for evidence-gathering purposes.
One hundred frontline gardaí in Dublin have been trained in the use of the cameras.
Gardaí from Pearse Street, Kevin Street and Store Street stations are now able to use the technology as part of a pilot scheme.
It is anticipated that up to 400 frontline gardaí in Dublin will be fully trained in their use by the end of June.
The introduction of bodycams was recommended by the Future of Policing Commission and has long been sought by Garda unions.
However, critics have warned that the introduction of the technology without proper safeguards could significantly infringe on…
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