Research identified from local and international trials suggest that BWV has great merit in the field of law enforcement. The ability to record events electronically as they occur has a range of benefits, specifically relating to the gathering of evidence. Police agencies using BWV have noted positive results and benefits, including:
- Lower incidence and escalation of violence
- Reduced 'not guilty' pleas and increased cooperation from the public
- Improved officer conduct, professionalism and reduced complaints
- Improved offender behaviour
- Increased time on patrol and reduced officer time spent on paperwork
- Video footage for use in training and to support improved police education
- Reduced officer injuries
- Improved collection of evidence
- Enhanced brief of evidence preparation, including statements