Hull parking officers to wear body cameras from September

Hull Council rolls out body cameras for parking enforcement officers

Hull parking enforcement officers to use body cameras from September Hull City Council is rolling out body-worn cameras for its parking enforcement officers after a trial found the technology could help reduce aggressive behaviour and provide an impartial record of incidents. All of the council's Civil Enforcement Officers will begin using the cameras from Monday 28 September as part of their daily duties. Body cameras follow successful parking enforcement trial The move follows a five-month trial carried out between June and November 2025, after several incidents of aggressive behaviour towards parking enforcement officers. Two cameras were used by the team during the trial, with no incidents of aggressive behaviour recorded while the cameras were in use. The council said the results gave it confidence that the technology could act as a deterrent and provide additional protection for its officers. Since the trial ended, work has been carried out to configure the cameras, establish policies and train staff ahead of the wider rollout. The cameras are intended to provide an additional layer of protection for Civil Enforcement Officers while they carry out parking enforcement duties across Hull. Footage could help resolve parking disputes The council also expects the recordings to help resolve complaints and disputes involving enforcement officers and members of the public. Where necessary, footage can provide an impartial record of what happened during an incident, rather than relying solely on different accounts from those involved. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council's portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said the trial had demonstrated the value of the technology for the enforcement team. He said the cameras would not only help protect officers but could also help protect members of the public by allowing disputes to be resolved more quickly and fairly. The footage will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations, according to the council. It will only be reviewed when there is a complaint or dispute involving a Civil Enforcement Officer or member of the public, and the recordings may be used as evidence in legal proceedings where necessary. For drivers, the introduction of body cameras means interactions with Hull parking enforcement officers will now be recorded in circumstances covered by the council's camera policies. The rollout is due to begin on 28 September, marking the move from a limited trial involving two cameras to body-worn cameras being used across the council's Civil Enforcement Officer team.