Kallakurichi police get body cameras

With a view to making sure strict enforcement of guidelines and to usher in extra accountability and transparency within the day-to-day functioning of the police drive, the Kallakurichi district police have distributed body-worn cameras to patrol groups manning major thoroughfares.

Superintendent of Police Ziaul Haque distributed six body-worn cameras to police patrol groups in three police sub-divisions within the district. “We will get more cameras for police personnel in the remaining stations in the second phase,” he stated.

Police personnel had been skilled to function the cameras and they are going to be principally used to watch main protests and through mass automobile checks. Police personnel deployed at main junctions would put on these cameras, he stated.

Mr. Haque stated the initiative would deliver in additional accountability, accountability, and transparency within the police personnel. The cameras will document high-resolution audio-visuals that will probably be saved on a reminiscence card. The recorded footage within the cameras can also be seen reside from the police management room.

The system would keep away from confrontation between the police and motorists stopped for violation of site visitors guidelines. “The conversations between both parties would be recorded in the camera. Footage from the cameras would also act as evidence in incidents involving altercations or assaults,” he added.