South Bruce OPP Now Using Body Cameras
South Bruce OPP officers are now using body-worn cameras as part of a regional effort to increase transparency and enhance evidence collection.
Ontario Provincial Police officers in South Bruce are now equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs), as part of a broader regional rollout aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in policing.
The implementation follows the earlier introduction of in-car cameras paired with automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) systems. Each officer in the South Bruce detachment will receive a BWC as part of the West Region’s continued investment in evidence-gathering tools and officer oversight.
Body-worn cameras are mounted on the front of an officer’s vest and designed to be clearly visible to the public. A green ring with flashing lights indicates the camera is in standby mode, which switches to flashing red when the device is actively recording.
Deployment of the BWCs is already underway, with trained officers beginning to use the equipment immediately. Full implementation across the detachment is expected to follow “as soon as practicable,” according to the OPP.
The OPP has stated that the use of BWCs is intended to improve evidence quality and support public safety efforts. The technology is also expected to assist in resolving complaints and reviewing police-public interactions.
No specific timeline has been given for full deployment in South Bruce, but the force confirms that the rollout is in progress across other West Region detachments as well.