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Sidney North Saanich RCMP officers outfitted with body-worn cameras
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP joined a provincial rollout of body-worn cameras aimed at improving accountability and addressing concerns from racialized and Indigenous communities.
- Sidney/North Saanich RCMP is the newest detachment to deploy body-worn cameras, following a rollout that began in late 2024, according to BC RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald.
- Officers received training and equipment for the body-worn cameras on Aug. 12, 2025, and must activate them during interactions, as stated by the local detachment.
- According to the RCMP's body-worn camera policy, officers will inform the public when recording is occurring and document any deactivations.
- The annual cost for each camera and related services is estimated to be about $3,000, as indicated by the RCMP's financial estimates.
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