Nearly all Manitoba RCMP officers now equipped with body cameras

Manitoba RCMP deploy body cameras to nearly all officers

Almost all front-line officers with Manitoba’s RCMP are now equipped with body-worn cameras. The rollout is part of a province-wide initiative that began more than a year ago to improve transparency and accountability within policing.

Purpose of the body camera initiative

The RCMP explained that the camera program aims to increase public trust, provide clearer evidence in investigations, and support officer training. The video recordings can serve as reliable documentation during interactions between officers and the public.

Implementation across Manitoba

The deployment started gradually, focusing first on areas with a higher volume of public interactions. Now, nearly all uniformed RCMP officers across the province carry the devices during their shifts, marking a near-complete adoption of the technology.

“This initiative is about strengthening relationships between officers and the communities they serve,” said an RCMP spokesperson.

Next steps and evaluation

RCMP officials plan ongoing assessments to ensure the program meets its transparency and safety goals. Feedback from both officers and communities will be reviewed to adjust training or policies as necessary.

Author’s summary: Manitoba RCMP have nearly completed equipping officers with body cameras, advancing transparency and trust between police and communities.

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CBC CBC — 2025-11-27

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