The New South Wales Government will undertake a 12-month trial of body-worn cameras for security staff in selected public hospitals to improve safety for staff, patients and visitors.
According to the Bureau of Crime Statistics, there are around 18 attacks a week in the state’s hospitals.
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Health Minister Ryan Park said the trial will take place at nine hospitals, with a total of 300 cameras to be installed.
“What we want to see is whether these sites, we’re able to bring down these types of incidents as well as get feedback from security staff,” Park said.
The trial will test whether the cameras could be an effective tool for security staff or as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
The following sites will participate in the trial: Wyong Hospital, Westmead Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Nepean Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Wollongong Hospital, Shoalhaven Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, and Tamworth Hospital.
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