Sheffield Council roll-out WCCTV Body Worn Cameras
9 May 2018
Sheffield Council have deployed 30 WCCTV Body Worn Cameras to help reduce the number of violent incidents directed towards their Civil Enforcement Officers during the course of their day-to-day work.
Figures released by the council show violent incidents against
traffic wardens have been increasing year on year. In 2014/15, there
were 76 attacks reported to council bosses, more than double the amount
of two years previous.
The Body Worn Cameras have
been introduced as they are proven to reduce conflict, improve personal
safety and help secure criminal prosecutions by providing encrypted and
tamper-proof video and audio evidence.
The cameras provided by WCCTV will only be activated by Sheffield
Council's CEOs when they feel threatened, and are not intended to record
evidence of parking violations.
The Benefits of Body Worn Cameras for Local Authorities
Council bosses anticipate that the investment in the WCCTV Body Worn Cameras will pay for itself due to increased productivity and fewer days lost to stress and staff illness.
As well as the long-term benefits, the cameras have also had an immediate impact. An incident in which a Traffic Warden was attacked has already been caught on one of the devices, and the evidence has been passed onto police for potential prosecution.
WCCTV's Body Worn Cameras record high definition video (up to 1080p) including audio recording, and work at night in low light conditions.
The devices are securely encrypted and password protected, so stolen data is secure and can’t be deleted.
Speaking on the launch of the cameras, one of Sheffield Council's CEOs welcomed the roll-out and said he already feels safer at work. He noted two incidents which could've got out of hand but the camera defused the situation.
"It's fantastic news - basically year on year incidents have been going up and not getting any better at all. But since the introduction of the cameras, I've seen a decrease personally in incidents I've had to deal with."
Coun Jack Scott, the cabinet member for transport and sustainability, said: “I am so pleased that we are rolling out these body worn cameras across the whole team. We acknowledge the incredibly valuable job done by our civil enforcement officers.
“Our traffic officers help keep us all safe. They make sure that our children can get to school safely and that emergency vehicles can get where they need to go.
“The safety of our staff is absolutely vital. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all aggression and we will not tolerate any acts of verbal or physical abuse whatsoever. These cameras are a vital way for us to keep our hardworking staff safe.”
Body Worn Video Solutions
Sheffield Council roll-out WCCTV Body Worn Cameras
Wireless CCTV Limited
Website
Email Us
T: 01706 631166
Charles Babbage House
Kingsway Business Park
OL16 4NW
Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Product
WCCTV HD Site Tower
WCCTV’s HD Site Tower is a Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower designed to provide complete site security for construction sites, Critical National Infrastructure or any location where temporary monitoring is required.
The 7m tall, bright yellow Site Tower provides a highly-visible deterrent, helpin...
Product
WCCTV HD Eco Site Tower
WCCTV's HD Eco Site Tower is a rapid deployment CCTV Tower specifically designed to provide site security at construction sites, Critical National Infrastructure or locations requiring remote monitoring where generator power is available.
The WCCTV Eco Site Tower is an all-in-one s...
Product
WCCTV HD Fuel Cell Site Tower
WCCTV's HD Fuel Cell Site Tower is a rapid deployment CCTV tower specifically designed to provide site security at construction sites, Critical National Infrastructure or locations requiring remote monitoring where there is no mains power or generator power available.
The...
Product
WCCTV HD Solar Fuel Cell Tower
The WCCTV HD Solar Fuel Cell Tower is an all-in-one site security solution that features the same specifications as the WCCTV Site Tower, but uniquely features a methanol fuel cell cartridge and solar panel to provide uninterrupted autonomous power for up to 9 months before refuel is required.
...
Product
WCCTV 4G IR Speed Dome
WCCTV’s 4G IR Speed Dome is a market-leading redeployable CCTV camera specifically designed to deliver live and recorded high definition video using 4G transmission technology.
This rapid deployment and portable surveillance system combines a powerful infrared (200m) 3MP PTZ c...
Product
WCCTV 4G Panoramic Dome
The WCCTV 4G Panoramic Dome is a Redeployable CCTV system that has been specifically designed to provide multidirectional video surveillance via mobile transmission (4G/3G).
Driven by an increasing demand for remote monitoring of road junctions and public spaces, the system features a 2 MP IR PTZ...
Product
WCCTV 4G IR Speed Dome with ANPR
WCCTV’s combined ANPR and Redeployable CCTV system utilises the additional output channels of the WCCTV 4G IR Speed Dome to integrate a specialised Automatic Number Plate Recognition camera.
This unique all-in-one rapid-deployment surveillance system combines all of the benefi...
Product
WCCTV 4G Solar Dome
The WCCTV 4G Solar Dome is an autonomously powered rapid deployment CCTV system specifically designed for monitoring and surveillance applications at off-grid and remote locations where power and mounting infrastructure are not available.
An ultra-slim, high-performance solar panel powers th...
Product
WCCTV 4G IR Speed Dome + Blue Light
WCCTV’s 4G IR Speed Dome + Blue Light is a redeployable CCTV camera designed specifically to increase public safety and security by providing an unmistakable visual warning.The unit features an integrated blue-light alarm triggered manually at the push of a button or automatically ...
Product
WCCTV Covert Mini Dome
The WCCTV Covert Mini Dome is a redeployable CCTV system specifically designed to discreetly blend into its environment and deliver live and recorded video via 3G/4G connectivity.
As an all-in-one rapid deployment surveillance solution, the Covert Mini Dome combines a high de...
Product
WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Connect)
The WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Connect) is a multi-award-winning UK manufactured body worn camera offering live transmission of video, two way audio, real-time alerts and GPS information via 4G, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The transmission element enables a remote connection to a body worn camera i...
Product
WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Record)
WCCTV’s Body Worn Camera (Record) captures video, audio and pictures on the move. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it meets and exceeds recommended standards for Body Worn Cameras and boasts a range of market-leading functionality.
Features include playback up to 1080p, with all recordi...
Product
WCCTV Thermal Smart Tower
WCCTV's HD Thermal Smart Tower is a rapid deployment CCTV Tower designed for site security at large construction sites, critical national infrastructure or locations where complex detection areas may cause traditional motion detectors to deliver false alarms.
The system is comprised ...
Product
WCCTV Time Lapse Video Services
WCCTV provides high-quality Time Lapse Video production services for construction and demolition works, including highways and utilities infrastructure projects.
WCCTV will create a time lapse video based on your specifications. Let us know the key elements of your construction or demolition pro...
Product
WCCTV Network Rail Type Approved CCTV Tower
The WCCTV Network Rail Type Approved Tower (Certificate Number PA05/04778) is rapid deployment CCTV tower that has been specifically designed to provide video surveillance for trackside, level crossing and depot applications. It is the only CCTV tower with PADS approval for trackside deployment.
qq...
Product
WCCTV 4G Site Dome
WCCTV’s 4G Site Dome is a redeployable CCTV system specifically designed to provide all-in-one site security for construction, utility and remote sites.
The system is designed for rapid-deployment and combines a market-leading infrared PTZ camera, wireless transmission capability (4G, 3G ...
Product
WCCTV 4G Heavy Duty Dome
WCCTV’s 4G HD Heavy Duty Dome is an ruggedized redeployable CCTV system that has been specifically designed to deliver live and recorded video footage via mobile networks in harsh or volatile environments.
The system integrates a market-leading 2MP Predator camera, capable of delivering images up t...
Product
WCCTV 4G Micro
The WCCTV 4G IP Compact DVR is a four channel mobile surveillance unit that can be used with any industry standard IP cameras to create multiple bespoke covert or overt wireless surveillance solutions. The unit contains a removable hard drive (up to 4TB) for digital evidential quality recording. Users can ...
![How Safe is Your Construction Site? [INFOGRAPHIC]](/40/pdcnewsitem/11/65/15/p0th_S.jpg)
![How to Secure Your Construction Site [INFOGRAPHIC]](/40/pdcnewsitem/11/60/51/p0th_S.jpg)
List your business for free
Create a business listing on the UK's leading security and fire directory
Get the IFSEC Insider newsletter
The latest security and fire news, trends and insights
