The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM has noted a worrying trend where cops allegedly removed or destroyed cameras that recorded their operations.

This in relation to recordings from closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, which in most cases were set up in private homes.

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday Assistant Commissioner Hamish Campbell noted that this occurred in at least 5 recent cases.

He said the alleged practice does not augur well for police accountability especially in light of the other concern about the lack of use of body worn cameras.

Mr. Campbell said this pattern of behaviour is unacceptable.