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March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured an additional 500 body cameras to be used by security forces during interactions with the public. This now brings the total number of body cameras procured by the Ministry to 800.
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn made the revelation Tuesday during his end of year press conference where he told media operatives that state agencies such the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Prison Service and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) would be outfitted with the video and audio devices.
Benn explained that cameras were procured as part of steps to improve interactions between the police and the public and to also provide evidence relating to said interactions. The Minister noted that in the past, questions have been raised about police professionalism and conduct when engaging the public. The cameras are used therefore to capture digital audio-video evidence that could be used in criminal, civil, and traffic-related court cases.
Since the implementation of the body camera system, assault on police men and women, and instances of ranks being prevented from executing their duties have “reduced dramatically over the last year”, the minister highlighted. He said the cameras are “… a move towards engaging and recording and making sure that there is sufficient information to determine… the best approach to resolving an issue.” Minister Benn also encouraged citizens to use their recording devices when interacting with the police as this provides additional evidence relating to the conduct of both parties.
Security agents are expected to keep their cameras on at all times when engaging the public. Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken has already provided this stern warning to members of the police force. The initiative is said to be a step toward modernising Guyana’s security institution and fostering trust and confidence in the country’s law enforcement agencies.
