FS Italiane launches bodycam testing for FS Security personnel

The FS Security (FS Italiane Group) staff bodycam trial starts today in Liguria. For the next four months, 10 devices will be provided to operators with the aim of increasing security and protection for staff and travellers in stations and on the region's main rail links.

The initiative, on a voluntary basis, registered high participation, highlighting the interest of staff in tools that can strengthen the security measures already in place.

In the coming weeks, the trial will also be launched in Piedmont, Tuscany, Apulia and later in Lombardy.

How the trial works

To ensure respect for privacy and regulated use, the operator cannot view or deleted the videos recorded on the system. And images will be downloaded via a traced log system, managed exclusively by authorised personnel.

Technical specifications and safety guarantees

The bodycams used in the trial were configured with specific limitations to ensure maximum staff protection and compliance with privacy regulations. In particular, the GPS, SIM, audio and Bluetooth functions were disabled. The device is currently in stand-alone mode, i.e. not connected to external networks.

One of the bodycam’s key functions is pre-recording (or buffering): the device continuously records by overwriting images every 30 seconds to 2 minutes. With the recording function active, this interval is saved, ensuring that the events immediately preceding the activation of the bodycam are stored.

The recorded images are stored in encrypted form and cannot be downloaded, viewed or deleted by filming operators, thus ensuring a high standard of security and transparency.

When is the bodycam activated?

Recording is only started when there is a potential risk to the personal safety of the operator or third parties. The trial’s main objective is to increase deterrence and security, providing a safer environment for staff and passengers.

At the end of the trial period, scheduled four months from now, the operators involved will complete a survey to collect feedback on the experience and to evaluate possible future developments of this initiative.

With FS Security, FS Italiane Group continues to invest in innovation and security, by placing the protection of its staff and travellers first.