On March 20, 2024, the Austrian Police Department announced the deployment of 4,000 body cameras to assist frontline teams in mitigating potentially dangerous situations, gathering evidence during operations, and enhancing the safety and transparency of all interactions.
The latest Global Peace Report highlights Austria as one of the safest countries in the world. However, according to the Ministry of the Interior, extremism, smuggling, and cybercrime remain threats to Austria's security. To address these challenges, the Austrian government has decided to invest in several initiatives to enhance national security, including deploying body cameras for the national police force.