GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, is encouraging the use of body cameras by members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), in the execution of their daily operations and stated that more cameras will be acquired with funds from the 2024 budget.
Speaking on Wednesday at the ministry’s 2024 year in review press conference, Benn said that this will improve accountability, transparency and public trust.
At present, the force has about 140 pieces of the equipment, which are spread across the 12 policing divisions.
According to Benn, this year, a sum of GUY$90.6 billion has been earmarked for the security sector. And out of that amount significant funds are expected to be spent on the use of technology and new infrastructure for the Joint Services.
In addition to body cameras, Benn said cameras will also be set up at police stations across the country and additional breathalyser testing kits have been purchased and are awaiting certification.
“We have spoken to the police. I think they have 140 body cameras and more to come in the budget and the breathalyser testing equipment are here. They are awaiting certification at the Bureau of Standards,” Benn said .
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