The use of Body worn video (BWV) includes video and microphone both audio and visual recording. The recording can also be stored and exported.

BWV has become extremely in the video surveillance sector and within the Police Force, as officers are able to use BWV and capture key important evidence whilst on operational duty. However have been some issues around privacy, data security technical capabilities.

To ensure that BWV, is used for its intended purpose this standard has been written to provide operational and technical guidance to help strike a balance between safety and the privacy of the individuals being recorded and foster public trust in where and when BWV can be used.

Some of the activities in which BWV can be used are in emergency responses, night-time economy operations/events, security guarding, parking enforcement, door supervision.

Intended readers are Police officers, security companies, entertainment venues, local authorities.

Fees to accessing the standard may apply.