The use of body-worn cameras has helped cut the rate of abuse towards Hamilton City Council's parking wardens. Photo / file
The introduction of body worn cameras has seen instances of abuse toward Hamilton City Council parking wardens decrease.
Council's parking wardens trialled the wearable cameras which are about the size of a smartphone and come into use when wardens interact with the public.
Similar technology is widely used in other
centres around New Zealand and also overseas.
City transport manager Jason Harrison said the cameras are one of the many ways council tries to ensure the wardens are safe at work.
"Our wardens do a great job, and most people treat them with respect, but there's a minority of people who choose to verbally, or in some cases physically, abuse them," said Mr Harrison.