Irish Government launches final phase of body-worn camera pilot for An Garda Síochána in Waterford.

The Irish Government, under Justice Minister Helen McEntee, has launched the final phase of a body-worn camera pilot for An Garda Síochána in Waterford, following trials in Dublin and Limerick. The Motorola Solutions V500 cameras aim to enhance officer safety and evidence collection. National training has reached over 600 officers. Concerns have been raised about data protection and potential misuse of facial recognition technology. The pilot's success will influence future nationwide implementation.

September 05, 2024
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