Social media has revolutionised the way that information spreads – including photos and videos of situations and incidents which may be sensitive or controversial. Employees of either a public service organisation or a business are often subject to intense scrutiny, which opens them up to verbal and physical abuse.
Any solution which can de-escalate such an event is a welcome one, but in the unfortunate event that a situation becomes serious, capturing quality evidence is vital. Body Worn Video (or BWV) is a solution which more and more organisations are turning to – especially those where frontline workers are at risk – not only to capture evidence of abhorrent behaviour, but also to deter it.
Threats of violence and physical abuse is on the rise
Frontline staff are facing more abuse than ever before. In the UK retail market, incidents of violence and abuse against retail workers rose by 50% in the year to September 2023, reaching approximately 1,300 incidents per day.
The truth can be distorted by social media and inaccurate reporting
It is easier than ever to share news on social media, and just as easy to frame content on to fit a narrative. This can be a serious problem not only for those involved in “viral” incidents, but also those tasked with upholding justice.
Complaints against law enforcement officers drains public resources
Holding law enforcement officers to account is vital. However, a high volume of complaints and insufficient tools to capture reliable evidence makes it hard for complaints to be investigated properly and risks wasting resources.
Capturing useful and accurate audit trails can be challenging
In industries like manufacturing and rail, where quality assurance can be a case of life or death, it can be difficult to capture accurate and useful audit trails of key processes in order to keep standards high and improve training.
Body Worn Video is a useful tool for both public and private organisations who have a requirement to capture evidence, deter antisocial behaviour, tackle theft, and drive quality standards.
Our range of Body Worn Video solutions help users to not only capture quality evidence and deter negative behaviour, but also to manage captured evidence securely, productively and cost-effectively.
Our body cameras are manufactured to the highest of rugged standards, and are all PSTI-compliant devices. They come with a range of accessories, including Peter Jones’ patented KlickFast fastening technology, and have a range of software applications for evidence management and control room management.
By investing in a professional body worn video solution, organisations can capture the truth in the unfortunate event that is required. Our body cameras capture high-quality evidence, and make managing and analysing evidence seamless and secure.
In vital sectors like retail and healthcare, employees are less likely to be abused if they are wearing a bodycam. Furthermore, visibility of body cameras on staff can also reduce petty crime like theft, which eats into the business’ profits and puts staff at risk if not dealt with.
In 2016, a study showed that Police Officers with body cameras are 93% less likely to receive public complaints. This indicates that policing standards may have improved and bogus claims have diminished – setting a benchmark for wider use in the private sector.
Body cameras provide a viable and cost-effective method of improving standards in industries like manufacturing. Equipping staff with body cameras can capture quality audit trails, and provide rich training materials to ensure standards continually improve.
Syndico is proud to be the Authorised Distributor for market-leading BWV brands. By partnering with established and trusted brands renowned for quality and innovation, Syndico can offer its customers a tried and tested solution for every requirement.
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