Manitoba RCMP officers will soon be seen with body-worn cameras, with the police force saying the move is about being transparent and accountable.
It was announced on Wednesday that Steinbach will be one of the first detachments in Canada to receive these new cameras starting on Nov. 22.
It will be followed by Portage la Prairie, Amaranth, and Treherne in December and East St. Paul, Grand Marais, Selkirk, and St-Pierre-Jolys in January.
RCMP said 490 officers in 44 detachments will receive these cameras between now and April 2025, which includes a number of officers that work in First Nation communities.
The entire rollout for all of Manitoba is expected to take 18 months.
“Our first priority has always been to provide the very best in policing services. With today’s launch, it truly demonstrates our commitment to enhancing the trust between Manitoba RCMP and the communities that we proudly serve throughout …