From September, officers of the SBB transport police will wear body cameras. The SBB announced on Tuesday that it hopes the cameras will help defuse conflicts.
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The bodycam does not record continuously, but is triggered when police intervene. The police will verbally announce its activation when the situation allows, according to a press release.
When activated, an acoustic signal sounds and three front LEDs flash red. The person being filmed can therefore clearly see when the camera is activated.
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Each patrol will be equipped with at least one bodycam, and 100 cameras will be purchased. The transport police have 200 officers who are deployed on trains and on public transport sites throughout Switzerland.
In addition, they ensure security at over 500 major sporting events every year.
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