POLICE in Scotland are considering the use of body cameras for firearms officers to film incidents or people they meet or question.
The news follows the announcement by the Metropolitan Police that firearms officers will wear body cameras in a bid to improve people's trust in them.
Chief Constable Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said the force must "do more to build trust" after an inquest jury found Mark Duggan, 29, was lawfully killed.
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins said: "We are part of an ongoing UK wide Armed Policing Working Group established to evaluate body worn cameras for Armed Policing Operations. The recommendation from this group will be considered by Police Scotland when available."
Mr Duggan was shot dead by police in 2011 in Tottenham, north London. His death sparked protests that descended into rioting and looting across London and spread to other parts of England. His family reacted with anger after the jury concluded by a majority of eight to two that he was lawfully killed by officers.
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