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Mar 2021
Train staff in Harrogate to wear body cameras
Rail operator Northern is introducing body cameras for staff to prevent crime on trains and at stations.
The company, which serves Harrogate station, is introducing more than 350 cameras for staff across the north of England.
It says the cameras will provide 'enhanced protection' for staff dealing with threatening behaviour.
They will not record all the time but the footage could be used as evidence in criminal cases and could be the deciding factor in securing court convictions.
Northern said in a statement that studies showed body-worn cameras reduced crime.
A freedom of information request recently submitted by the Stray Ferret revealed that since 2018 there were 22 reports of verbal or physical abuse against Northern staff on one of the Harrogate lines.
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British Transport Police chief inspector Lorna McEwan said:
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