News release
West Shore RCMP introduces body-worn cameras
October 21, 2025
-
West Shore, British Columbia
From: West Shore RCMP
On this page
Content
West Shore residents can expect to now see Frontline RCMP officers with body-worn cameras.
These cameras capture a clear record of our officers interactions in the community in real time, assists in gathering evidence, and helps ensure transparency and accountability.
All officers using the cameras have received training on when and how they are used, as well as how the recorded data is securely stored and managed. The program also follows strict privacy and data protection policies, ensuring footage is only used for lawful and authorized purposes.
“The introduction of body-worn cameras represents an important step forward in how we serve our communities,” said Insp. Stephen Rose, Acting Officer-in-Charge of West Shore RCMP. “By enhancing transparency and helping capture reliable evidence, these cameras strengthen both public confidence and the quality of service we provide.”
Transcription
Video description:
Cst. Gabriel Gravel: Hey everyone, I’m Constable Gravel with the West Shore RCMP.
Our Frontline officers have started wearing body-worn cameras.
These cameras capture a clear record of our interactions in the community, assists in gathering evidence, and helps ensure transparency and accountability.
Our officers will start recording before they arrive on scene and will let you know at the earliest opportunity that the camera is on.
When the light is green, the camera’s ready but is not recording.
When it turns red, that means it’s recording audio and video.
If you’d like to learn more about the body-worn camera program, check out bc.rcmp.ca.
[Video of two West Shore RCMP Officers speaking to a member of the public. They turn their body-worn cameras on.]
[Video close up of the body-worn camera worn by an Officer.]
[Video of West Shore RCMP Officer getting out of his police vehicle, turning on his body worn camera.]
[Video close up of the born-worn camera. The light on the camera is flashing green. The Officer presses the record button, causing the light to go red.]
Officers will activate their body-worn cameras before they arrive on scene of calls for service, including:
- crimes in progress
- for investigations
- mental health calls
- interactions with people in crisis
- public disorder and protests
- to record information to support the performance of their duties
When the light is flashing green, that means the camera is on and ready. Once the officer pushes the button, the light will turn red and begin recording both audio and video.
Body-worn cameras are not intended to be used for the purpose of:
- 24-hour recording
- surveillance
- when intimate searches are conducted