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A Complete Guide to Body Cameras in the UK

Do you have any proof? 

This sentence has given us countless instances of confusion in identifying who the victim is. Without concrete proof, one cannot accuse someone of any wrongdoings. 

The rise of the new century saw the coming of cameras that let one click pictures and record videos. As the technology improved, this is now used in one of the most successful ways, especially in the UK as body-worn cameras.

What are Body-worn Cameras?

Body-worn cameras, also known as body cameras or body cams, is an equipment that has an inbuilt camera and an attachment feature. One can place it on them to click pictures and take videos of instances as they occur to gather maximum proof. 

These are greatly appreciated by industries that have routine work with the possibility of something sudden happening out of the blue as this helps quickly record both perspectives of the instance. 

Where are Body-worn Cameras used?

Its use in the UK was limited to studying its functionality up close and understanding all the pros and cons it brings. Initially used by the police, body-worn cameras quickly showed their worth in the field, helping gather evidence without interfering with police work. 

This helped it get into multiple industries where some trust its functionalities and others are still testing the waters. 

  • Police Work

    Police officers have multiple uses for body-worn cameras. If they are interrogating someone, they can initiate video/voice recording with the simple push of a button.

    It also helps in gathering evidence the officer could initially miss. By recording a video of a crime scene, they can revisit the footage later to go over the evidence as many times as they want.

  • Guard System

    People in the security industry often follow preset routes and checkpoints spread throughout the area they are safeguarding.

    With body cams, they can take photographs of any suspicious activity. They can also use it to click photos as evidence that they visited all checkpoints of their designated security route.

  • Medical Industry

    Hospitals and similar facilities are often under attack from claims of malpractice. While they have CCTV cameras, the absence of clear footage at times or lack of audio becomes an obstruction.

    Doctors and nurses can attach body-worn cameras to their scrubs to record evidence to help their cause. 

  • Retail Stores

    The British Retail Consortium released data that underlined the increase in violence against retail workers. They often face verbal and at times even physical abuse from angry customers. 

    The use of body cams is proven to reduce aggression at such times as people become self-aware when they know that they are being recorded.  

EH-15 Body Worn Camera

The EH-15 by Guard Patrol Products is UK’s #1 Body-worn Camera. Have a glance at all the features it offers:

Body Worn Camera

EH-15 (GPP-M9) Body Worn CCTV Camera 

  • Tamper-free Audio & Video Evidence
  • Safety of Users Against Violent Incidents
  • Fewer Malpractice Claims
  • Improves Transparency & Accountability
  • Gain Public Confidence
  • Cost-effective
  • Adds to Existing Security Features
  • Less Special Training Required
  • Ease of Operation
  • Performance Analysis
  • Doubles as a Training Tool
  • Reduces Paperwork

It also has a remote camera attachment and shoulder/chest harness that comes at a small additional cost to vastly improve the body cam experience.

All of our products adhere to the highest quality and are backed by exceptional support from competent experts. 

Contact us to understand how our body-worn camera can help fulfill your unique needs.


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