This RCT will test the impact of body-worn video on public order arrests, officer assaults, use of force and complaints.
| Status |
Complete
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|---|---|
| Lead institution | |
| Principal researcher(s) |
Simon Allen
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| Police region |
East Midlands
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| Collaboration and partnership |
Nottinghamshire Police. |
| Project start date |
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| Date completed |
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Hypothesis
To understand whether the introduction of body-worn video has an effect on officers or subjects, in particular whether participants will succumb to the observer effect.
Geographical area
Nottinghamshire.
Target sample size
550.
Participants - inclusion criteria
Police officer – response constables and sergeants
Interventions
None.
Study design
Basic RCT comparing treatment group to control group across the entirety of Nottinghamshire Response Officers. Will include surveys and focus groups.
Outcome measures
- Statistical analysis of use of force.
- Complaints.
- Officer injuries.
- Officer assaults.
- Public order arrests.