October 14, 2025
RED FM News Desk
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is launching a six-month body-worn camera (BWC) pilot project this fall. Starting October 15, 20 officers from the SPS Road Safety Section will be wearing and testing the Axon Body 4 cameras for the duration of the pilot.
The SPS began researching and developing a BWC program in 2021. This process involved completing a privacy impact assessment, ensuring alignment with provincial policing standards, conducting two community consultations, and developing usage guidelines. In October 2024, the Surrey Police Board approved the purchase of 20 BWCs in preparation for the pilot.
Chief Constable Norm Lipinski stated, “Through our previous community consultations, it was clear that there is very strong public support for the use of body-worn cameras in Surrey.” He added, “The use of technology to enhance our policing service is a top priority for Surrey Police Service as we continue to develop our new, modern police service in collaboration with the community.” BWCs are currently being used by several Canadian police agencies, including Delta, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary.
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