Grey Bruce OPP Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras as West Region Rollout Continues
Officers in Grey and Bruce counties have begun using body-worn cameras, following a similar rollout in South Bruce as part of a regional deployment across OPP West Region detachments.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Grey Bruce has officially begun deploying body-worn cameras (BWCs), joining neighbouring South Bruce in a regional initiative OPP say will enhance transparency, accountability, and evidence collection in policing.
The Grey Bruce OPP confirmed the rollout in a media release issued this week, stating that officers who have completed the required training will begin using the cameras immediately, with full deployment expected “as soon as practicable.”
The introduction of BWCs follows the earlier implementation of in-car camera systems equipped with Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology—part of a broader technological upgrade across the OPP’s West Region.
These tools are intended to support officer safety and strengthen the integrity of evidence gathered during police interactions.
The body-worn cameras are mounted on the front of each officer’s vest and are designed to be clearly visible to the public. While in standby mode, the devices display a green ring with flashing lights.
Once activated for recording, the lights switch to flashing red, signalling that footage is being captured.
In its statement, the Grey Bruce OPP emphasized its commitment to “proactive, innovative policing” and cited the adoption of BWCs as a step toward enhancing both officer accountability and community trust.
The move comes just weeks after the South Bruce OPP announced its own BWC deployment on November 16. That rollout is part of the same West Region initiative, which aims to equip all frontline officers with BWCs across multiple detachments.
Though the OPP has not provided a detailed timeline for full deployment in Grey Bruce, the process is now underway.
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