Met police to release more bodyworn footage to combat edited clips and rebuild trust
The Metropolitan Police plans to increase the release of bodyworn camera footage to enhance public trust and counter edited social media clips. This initiative aims to promote transparency and accountability in police operations, especially following recent incidents that drew public scrutiny. The policy will allow for quicker dissemination of footage, addressing concerns about selective editing of police interactions.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police is committing to significantly increase the release of bodyworn camera footage.
- ▪This move is intended to rebuild public trust and address viral social media clips that may be selectively edited.
- ▪The policy follows incidents like the Golders Green knife attack, where police faced criticism for their use of force.
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NewsUKCrimeMet police to release more bodyworn footage to combat edited clips and rebuild trustOfficers have faced criticism recently over their use of force in viral clips filmed by the public Stanley Murphy-Johns Tuesday 26 May 2026 08:56 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983441","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/met-police-bodyworn-footage-golders-green-attack-b2983441.html","title":"Met police to release more bodyworn footage to combat edited clips and rebuild trust"}}Moment police officers confront suspected Golders Green…
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