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Police Scotland has reached a key milestone in its national rollout of body worn video (BWV) cameras, with officers now on duty in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders.
From 22 October 2025, around 1,800 officers, including road policing units and dog handlers, will begin using the new devices, marking the first time footage is expected to be captured during Halloween and Bonfire Night policing.
Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors said the cameras are a priority for the force: “Having officers on the streets with the ability to record audio and visual evidence can act as a deterrent to criminal activity and supports our vision of safer communities and safer officers.”
She added that the technology will support investigations into fireworks-related crimes and help deliver faster justice: “Body worn video can improve evidence quality in court, increase early guilty pleas, and reduce time spent in court for victims, witnesses, and officers.”
The rollout began in Tayside in March 2025. Since then, officers have captured over 140,000 recordings, almost 32,000 hours of footage, with more than 8,500 media files shared through the digital evidence platform, DESC.
“I welcome this important milestone in the national rollout of body worn video, which can increase public confidence in policing and improve safety for officers and staff. It can also benefit victims and witnesses of crime by allowing cases to be brought to court sooner.
“The Scottish Government’s record investment in policing is enabling the rollout of this transformational technology, which is supported by our world-leading £33m initiative for sharing digital evidence from crime scene to court room.”
Justice Secretary, Angela Constance.
More than 10,500 Home Office-approved Motorola Solutions VB400 cameras have been issued so far to frontline officers and custody staff, with rollout continuing in the west of Scotland in early 2026.
DCC Connors said public and partner support for BWV is strong, and Police Scotland will continue to provide information on data privacy and human rights considerations.
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