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London police to be fitted with body worn video cameras

More than 22,000 offers are scheduled to have cameras mid-2017.

More than 22,000 offers are scheduled to have cameras mid-2017.

London: London police say thousands of officers will be equipped with body-worn video cameras in the coming months.

Police said the rollout begins Monday in a phased approach. More than 22,000 offers are scheduled to have cameras mid-2017.

Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe said the widespread use of cameras should help build public confidence in the police.

He said: -"What we do every day will be seen by the public. That has to be good.-"

The cameras will be placed on the officers' uniforms and will be recording only after they are turned on by the officer. The cameras beep frequently and are illuminated by a flashing red circle when recording.

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