Finland's police service is set to replace its bodycam system after a ruling by the parliamentary ombudsman that police officers should not be free to decide whether or not to store footage from the cameras.
The matter came to light after a freedom of information request by the STT news agency.
The National Police Board said it was changing the system because of a ruling by Petri Jääeskeläinen, the ombudsman, who said it was problematic that officers could choose which material to save.
In principle, he said it was possible that police officers could decide not to save material that was evidence of any possible transgressions while they carried out their duties.
Replacement cameras under consideration would send footage in real time to police commanders, allowing them to view developing situations as they happen. The new system is on trial use this year.
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