BWV is a tool used to gather evidence. Police can use BWV to record events and conversations with the public in operational situations.

After a two year trial in Kempsey, the cameras have been rolled out to every police station in the Mid North Coast Police District.

They record high definition, wide angle vision and high quality audio. All recordings are stored and managed in a restricted access environment on a secured video management system. 

Stations will have a dock of cameras at their disposal, with officers to scan their palm print before being allocated a BWV.

Once the officers return and sign the camera back in, the files are automatically available for quick viewing. The cameras are clearly visible to the public when worn 

Superintendent Paul Fehon said the cameras are an excellent piece of technology that will assist his staff perform their duties.

"When police turn up to any scene they can be recording exactly what they come across,” he said. 

“Body worn video will assist police in taking statements rather than sitting down and writing it out. It is a great time saver.”