The union released six calls to action on Tuesday, including a demand for RCMP policies and training that clearly state when the body cameras may or must be activated, and why. The RCMP has said it intends to work with the federal privacy commissioner as it rolls out body cameras. November's fall economic update included $238.5 million over the next six years, beginning in 2020-21, to outfit RCMP officers with body cameras. "Most occurrences can be resolved through dialogue, which is why crisis intervention and de-escalation training is mandatory for all RCMP officers." A pilot project now underway in Iqaluit equips four on-duty RCMP officers per shift with the body cameras.

Source: CBC News January 12, 2021 20:41 UTC