Toronto police have launched a pilot project for body-worn cameras, The Globe and Mail reports, noting, “The year-long project in Canada’s most populous city will see 100 officers wear the cameras as three different models are tested. A report on the exercise will be completed by June 2016.” Staff Supt. Tom Russell said, “I think that this project has the potential to strengthen the policing profession, and I think it has the potential to strengthen our relationship with the community and enhance public trust.” Police have said they “consulted with the Human Rights Commission, the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Privacy Commission to ensure the privacy of the public is protected,” the report states.
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