In an effort to enhance transparency and accountability in policing, the Noida Police force has been equipped with body cameras. The Police Commissioner, Laxmi Singh, announced the allocation of 507 body-worn cameras to all 26 police stations and the traffic department in the district. Each police station will receive a minimum of four body-worn cameras, designated for different focus teams, while all 116 police response vehicles will also be equipped with one each. The move aims to deter misbehavior with police personnel, promote accountability, and facilitate evidence-based policing.
Key Points:
- Allocation of Body-Worn Cameras: Noida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh revealed the allocation of 507 body-worn cameras to enhance transparency and accountability in police operations.
- Distribution to Police Stations: All 26 police stations in the district, along with the traffic department, will receive body-worn cameras. Each police station will be allocated a minimum of four cameras for different focus teams.
- Deployment in Police Response Vehicles: All 116 police response vehicles will also be equipped with body-worn cameras, ensuring coverage during mobile policing activities.
- Deterrence and Accountability: The introduction of body cameras aims to act as a deterrent to misbehavior with police personnel. It also serves the purpose of ensuring accountability in policing activities.
- Focus on Different Policing Teams: Four teams at each police station, including a mobile team, a Shakti mobile team, a ‘Swayam Siddha’ team of women constables, and the women help desk, will each be assigned one body-worn camera.
- Promoting Evidence-Based Policing: The initiative is expected to contribute to evidence-based policing by capturing real-time footage of interactions and incidents involving police personnel.
The deployment of body cameras in the Noida Police force represents a significant step toward leveraging technology for accountability and transparency. By outfitting officers and response vehicles with these devices, the police aim to enhance public trust, deter misconduct, and facilitate the collection of reliable evidence in policing activities.
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