The TTC has begun deploying body cameras to station staff as part of a broader safety initiative ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup 2026. Approximately 150 station managers and supervisors will receive the devices from now until the start of the World Cup.
The move follows the successful rollout of body cameras to TTC Special Constables and Provincial Offences Officers last year. The transit agency says the cameras will "improve safety, based on data and studies from across the world, while encouraging more respectful interactions between customers and staff".
The cameras will be highly visible and activated only in specific circumstances, including wellness checks, safety or security incidents, or when a customer requests that the interaction be recorded. They will not be used during standard customer interactions.
TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali emphasized the importance of the initiative, noting that "body-worn cameras are an effective and efficient way to protect our employees" and citing "an increase in offences against this group in recent months". "That cannot be allowed to continue," Lali said.
The TTC will collect data and assess the effectiveness of the devices, with plans to fine-tune the program to ensure "maximum benefit of this technology, as proven across the world on similar subway systems". Staff who already wear cameras report "a noticeable improvement in their overall perception of safety," according to the agency.
