Officials with the provincial government say Albertans can now expect to see sheriffs equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincewide mandate to enhance public safety and accountability.

To enhance transparency and accountability, the government says more than 30 officers from Sheriff Highway Patrol, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services and Court and Security Services in central Alberta are now field-testing body-worn cameras. Officials say these devices will record public interactions while officers are on duty, helping to strengthen trust between officers and the communities they serve.

The pilot program runs until Dec.15 and according to the government, will allow the Alberta Sheriffs to refine operational policies, resolve technical issues, and make necessary adjustments

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