Cops to wear body cameras

All frontline police officers, dog handlers and custody staff in Dumfries and Galloway are being issued with body worn video cameras.

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Visible The audio and visual devices - part of a national roll-out by Police Scotland - will be worn attached to the officers' uniform, usually on their chest, and will be set to record when they attend any incident. Pic: Police Scotland

The audio and visual devices-part of a national roll-out by Police Scotland-will be worn attached to the officers' uniform, usually on their chest, and will be set to record when they attend any incident.

Around 250 officers including road policing officers and dog handlers and custody staff, will be provided with devices over the coming weeks.

Police Scotland said the footage may be used as evidence, but it will not replace existing procedures and requirements when gathering all available information.