Cologne Municipality
The Organization
Cologne’s public order office is successfully testing the use of bodycams. The first ten devices were introduced in the city center and used by trained personnel. Experience has shown a de-escalating effect, with the camera being activated when necessary, leading to de-escalated behavior on the part of the people approached. Various models will be tested in a six-month pilot phase before a decision is made on permanent use in the public order office.
Body-Cam Application
Start:
2024
Main Objective:
De-escalation of potentially aggressive situations and increasing safety in public spaces through the use of bodycams.
Area of application:
The test is mainly carried out in the city center, but is also conducted in outlying districts.
Feedback:
Initial experiences have been positive and show a de-escalating effect. The people approached react more calmly when the camera is activated. The test deployment is rated as successful. Various models will be tested during the pilot phase before a decision is made on permanent use in the public order service.
Find out more about the use of body cams at the public order office in Cologne here: Cologne public order office tests body cams — use at carnival
