(OXFORD COUNTY, ON)  - The Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment is now equipped with body-worn cameras (BWC).

The OPP supports the implementation and use of any tools or technologies that enable collecting better evidence, demonstrates greater accountability and transparency, and enhances public and officer safety in Oxford County and beyond.

After a successful roll out of in car cameras (ICC), which incorporated an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, the Oxford OPP, along with other detachments within West Region, are rolling out BWC’s for each individual officer.

The BWC’s are worn on the front of the officer’s vest and are clearly visible to anyone an officer may be interacting with. The BWC will display a visible green ring with flashing lights when in standby mode, which will turn flashing red once the BWC’s begin recording.

The full deployment of the BWC’s in Oxford is expected to be complete as soon as practicable, though officers who have finished training will begin using them immediately.

The Oxford OPP remains dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing proactive, innovative policing in partnership with our communities. We value your role in helping build safer communities for everyone.