GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s Dwelling Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, is encouraging the usage of physique cameras by members of the Guyana Police Pressure (GPF) within the execution of their day by day operations and said that extra cameras can be acquired with funds from the 2024 funds.
On Wednesday on the ministry’s 2024 year-in-review press convention, Benn stated this might enhance accountability, transparency, and public belief.
At the moment, the drive has about 140 items of apparatus unfold throughout the 12 policing divisions.
In line with Benn, GUY$90.6 billion has been earmarked for the safety sector this 12 months. And out of that quantity, vital funds are anticipated to be spent utilizing expertise and new infrastructure for the Joint Providers.
Along with physique cameras, Benn stated cameras would even be arrange at police stations throughout the nation, and extra breathalyzer testing kits have been bought and are awaiting certification.
“We now have spoken to the Police. They’ve 140 physique cameras and extra to come back within the funds, and the breathalyzer testing gear is right here. They’re awaiting certification on the Bureau of Requirements,” Benn stated.
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