Issue Date: 10/12/2025
An Garda Síochána launched a public consultation for a Code of Practice on Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) yesterday, Tuesday 9th December 2025.
Body-Worn Cameras are video and audio-recording devices which can be attached to a Garda's clothing; when a Garda actively switches the device on it will retain audio and video footage until switched off. BWCs can assist with preventing, investigating, detecting and prosecuting criminal offences.
Body-Worn-Cameras have been trialled in five Garda Stations since 2024 as part of a Proof of Concept process; Store Street Station, Pearse Street Station and Kevin Street Station in Dublin city centre, Henry Street Station in Limerick city and Waterford Garda Station.
A programme team to accelerate the national rollout of Body-Worn Cameras has now been established within An Garda Síochána and an updated draft Code of Practice has been developed to support this.
It is this Code of Practice that An Garda Síochána is now seeking input on from members of the public.
The aim of the Code of Practice is to provide further detail on the general operation of BWCs as set out in the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023 for Garda personnel.
The Code of Practice also aims to ensure BWCs are used as a tool to protect the rights of the public and members of An Garda Síochána, and to gather evidence which contributes to the prevention and effective investigation of crime.
Engagement with relevant Government departments will take place alongside the public consultation. Exact timelines on the rollout of body cameras are dependent on financial approval and completion of the procurement process.
Acting Deputy Commissioner, Security, Strategy and Governance, Paul Cleary said:
"The public consultation will assist in the commencement of the procurement process, and is the next step in moving towards the national rollout of Body-Worn Cameras.
"Body-Worn Cameras will assist in ensuring our members are better equipped to carry out their role of keeping people safe. They will assist our personnel in the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offences and will also be a key piece of equipment for An Garda Síochána into the future.
"Digital transformation is a priority for An Garda Síochána, with Body-Worn Cameras just one element of our bigger modernisation process."
A form is now live on the Garda website which allows the public to provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice. You can access the form by clicking here.
You can read more about the public consultation on the Garda website here.
Feedback submissions must be submitted by 13th January 2026.
