Tesco delivery drivers issued body-cams in efforts to 'protect' employees

Tesco delivery drivers will start wearing body-cams to ensure employees “feel safe” while they work.

The supermarket giant has stated the move was made to “protect” drivers. The cameras will not record all the time, but will only be used when an employee feels they are in an unsafe situation.

The footage captured would be stored and used if the incident needs to be investigated.

An email has been sent to customers to confirm the change.

It read: “We want to protect our drivers, but your privacy also matters to us, so we want to reassure you that these cameras are not recording all the time. They’ll only start to record if the driver feels unsafe.

“In the unlikely event that a driver feels the need to start recording, they’ll do their best to let those around them know that they’re turning their camera on. Any footage that is taken will be stored securely and will only be used if an incident requires investigation.

“Protecting both our colleagues and customers is extremely important to us, and we believe this initiative will help keep everyone safer.”