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Aggression is endemic in many industries
In november 2021 Dutch aggression expert Caroline Koetsenruijter published her new book titled and translated into ‘The Aggression Paradise’. The findings of the book confirm that Dutch employees in many industries face endemic aggression and it is at an all time...
Accelerating bodycam procurement for immediate protection of local law enforcers
Yes it can be done: overcoming bureaucratic necessities with true leadership to get immediate protection and putting the safety of frontline professionals first. This has been proven by the mayor of Schagen personally ensuring that it took just one week from initial...
“The bodycam is my ideal companion on patrol”
New research published by the Catholic Research University of Leuven (KU Leuven) has found great support and positivity from Belgian police for the bodycam. Police in 14 districts that use the bodycams have overwhelmingly indicated their support, with police officers...
Bodycams for roadworks staff after rising incidents and aggression
Frontline professionals working on road construction for TBL Traffic (U.K.) will start wearing bodycams after a consistent rise in incidents. Bodycams for roadworks staff will reduce the number of incidents and escalations while they conduct crucial repairs.After many...
Hospitals increase security measures due to increasing incidents and aggression
Years of increasing aggression have led to calls for hospitals to implement new measures that will increase security, including bodycam systems. After positive outcomes from several pilots, bodycams are already used daily to increase safety and de-escalate incidents...
French National Parliament passes new law: all fire departments can now implement bodycam solutions
November 16th starts a growth phase for bodycam systems across France, as a new French law was approved by the Assemblée Nationale. After years of successful pilots in a limited number of regions, bodycams solutions are now available nationwide for all fire...
Bodycams in Portugal: Parliament approves law and paves the way for nationwide implementation
Another great victory for bodycams and the frontline professionals who need and use them; Portugal’s parliament has approved a new law that allows for nationwide implementation. Now bodycams in Portugal will be provided to law enforcement organisations so that they...
Bodycam solutions for paramedics in the U.K. expanded
After earlier trials in London and the North East which showed the usefulness of bodycams in a healthcare setting, further regions in the U.K. also implement bodycam solutions for their paramedics. The decision is backed up by research showing overall reductions in...
E.U. call to action: protect journalists
With aggression against journalists on the rise, the E.U. has developed official recommendations for member states to protect the media and journalists who provide such a crucial public service. After a disturbing rise in aggression and abuse incidents against...
