Greater Hume Council puts body camera policy on public display
Greater Hume Council voted to display a draft body camera policy for 28 days of public feedback.
A Riverina council has voted to display a new body camera policy for public feedback. Greater Hume Council supported the draft policy that would let some council officers in regulatory and law enforcement roles wear cameras.
Field staff have asked for the technology since at least 2014. The council saw several aggressive and violent incidents toward some workers during the year.
The cameras will be used to gather evidence. They also help de-escalate tense situations.
All councillors voted to put the policy on public display for 28 days. The community could submit feedback for 42 days.
- 2014
- Requests date back to
- 28 days
- Public display period
- 42 days
- Submission period
- All councillors in favour
- Council vote
Why it mattersBody cameras protect council workers from violence and provide evidence when disputes happen. This improves safety and accountability.
AustraliaGreater Hume Council staff gain protection from aggressive interactions, following the lead of other Australian councils that adopted the technology in recent years.
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