29 Nov 2021

Fishery body camera trial starts

From Morning Report, 8:19 am on 29 November 2021

Some Wellington Fishery Officers are decked out with body cameras in a trial programme to keep them safe on the job.

Officers can turn on the cameras when they are concerned for their safety, after many have experienced physical assault and verbal abuse.

Ministry for Primary Industries compliance director Gary Orr said if someone knows they are being filmed, then they know it can be used in evidence.

He spoke to Susie Ferguson.