The Ministry of the Interior bought 300 body cameras to be used in daily operations. These teams “will provide guarantees to both the police and the citizen,” indicates a statement from the portfolio.
The cameras have an angular lens that allows them to record at 90 degrees with 4K quality, they have stereo audio and two microphones, infrared night vision and a GPS location. In addition to recording video, they take photos and are resistant to both water and high temperatures. The ministry reported that the recording of the images is encryptedso that The information that is registered cannot be modified or adulterated.
Transparency
The undersecretary of the ministry, Guillermo Maciel, maintained that cameras are of vital importance for the transparency of operations.
“Internationally, it has been shown that the use of this type of camera by police officers even avoids confrontations. They prevent some violent people from attacking the Police because it is filmed with audio, therefore, they collect evidence that can later be used by the Prosecutor’s Office and by the justice system to clarify any type of situation in a police operation, ”he indicated.
He also highlighted that the cameras that are already used, have served in cases of complaints of alleged police abuse“to demonstrate the innocence and non-responsibility of police officers, being a fundamental factor to give peace of mind to both parties, the citizen and the police officer who is fulfilling his function according to the law.”
expect to buy more
With the purchase of these cameras, the ministry adds 900 such devices purchased since March 2020. As reported, it is planned to acquire 600 more pieces of equipment in the coming months, which will bring a total of 1,500 cameras, which added to those already used by the police, total 2,700 pieces of equipment in use.
