The Department of Justice will be deploying more than 500 of the cameras to frontline officers across Casuarina, Hakea, Bandyup, Melaleuca and Albany prisons.
The move follows the successful introduction of the Axon Body 4 cameras for Youth Custodial Officers at youth detention centres in 2024.
The technology will complement CCTV coverage in prisons by capturing vision and audio of incidents.
It enables officers to record and securely manage digital evidence through an integrated system.
“Body-worn cameras help de-escalate incidents, reduce the potential for conflict and provide an objective record when incidents occur,” Corrective Services Commissioner Brad Royce said.
“The technology also strengthens the Department’s ability to support staff following critical incidents, while enhancing transparency, accountability and professionalism,” Commissioner Royce said.
The rollout begins at Casuarina and Hakea prisons in October before progressing to the other prisons.
The phasing in of the technology aligns Western Australia with correctional services in other Australian jurisdictions and New Zealand.
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