Threats, violence, ugly words, harassment and a parking attendant have even had a flying object thrown at them.
In the past year, a total of 24 incidents have occurred when the municipality's 20 parking guards have been out and done their job.
The really critical situations are too many, says Anette Edén, who now wants to move on with body cameras for everyone.
Anette Edén is department manager at Uppsala parks AB.
She believes that body cameras are the right step to take for a safer workday.
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For a couple of months this summer, the staff tested cameras, and most were positive.
You lay down in front of the car
- Yesterday, a man, who received a parking fine, lay in front of our car.
We could not drive from there.
It became threatening and at that time it would have been good with a body camera to be able to prove that he hindered us in our work, says Karin, who does not want to give his last name.
She has worked as a parking guard for several years, including in Sigtuna where the parking guards already work with cameras when patrolling.
- A camera probably makes many people think of an extra time when discussing with a parking attendant, says Karin.
- I feel safer with a camera on me, says the parking attendant Kurosh, who also does not want to give his full name.
There are risks
Anette Edén sees several risks with cameras and emphasizes the importance of continuing to work as usual with safety and service in the first room.
- We will continue to work with a good response and conflict management - not risk the staff's health.
You are not a phantom just because you have a camera on your stomach, says Anette Edén.
The clip: Body camera - that's how it works.