DN 02-28-03/2023 – Body Worn Video Camera Refresh

DN 02-28-03/2023      Date 28.03.23 

Body Worn Video Camera Refresh

The Commissioner has decided to approve investment in the refresh of body worn video cameras for North Yorkshire Police.

Background

North Yorkshire Police introduced body worn video capability in 2017. Body worn video continues to provide a vital operational capability and is used to keep both the public and Police Officers safe.

The existing body worn video equipment is now reaching the end of its lifespan, and to ensure that this important operational capability is maintain, the equipment needs to be replaced and a new support and maintenance contract put in place.

An initial investment of around £630,000 will be required to fund the purchase of replacement equipment, alongside a recurring revenue investment of around £40,000 per year.

Decision Record

The Commissioner has decided to invest around £630,000 to fund the purchase of replacement body worn video equipment for North Yorkshire Police, alongside a recurring revenue investment of around £40,000 per year for ongoing support and maintenance.

Zoë Metcalfe

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire

Statutory Officer Advice

Legal, Management and Equality Implications

The Commissioner’s Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer, having read this report and having considered such information as has been provided at the time of being asked to express this view is satisfied that this report does not ask the Commissioner to make a decision which would (or would be likely to) give rise to a contravention of the law.

Simon Dennis

Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

Financial and Commercial

The Commissioner’s Chief Finance Officer and S151 Officer has advised that the funding to support this proposal was included within the Change Pipeline that was approved as part of the February 2023 medium term financial plan and therefore is affordable to the Commissioner

Michael Porter

Chief Finance Officer