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Curbing Corruption: Muntaka Pushes for Body Cameras on Police Officers

Asawase lawmaker calls for technological solutions to address rising police misconduct in Ghana

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  • Mandatory body cameras will provide an impartial record of police interactions, reducing misconduct
  • The initiative aims to restore confidence in the Ghana Police Service by addressing extortion and brutality
  • Body cameras will eliminate ambiguity in disputed cases, ensuring fairness and justice

The Minister-Designate for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has proposed mandatory body cameras for all police officers on official duty to tackle misconduct and restore public trust in law enforcement.

During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 24, the Asawase legislator stressed that the measure would curb police extortion and brutality, which have fueled public outcry and diminished confidence in the Ghana Police Service.

Muntaka explained that equipping officers with body cameras would ensure accountability by providing impartial, unfiltered records of police interactions with the public.

He emphasized that this would remove ambiguity in cases of alleged misconduct and serve as a deterrent for officers engaging in unethical practices.

“We will ensure that if you are a police officer stepping out for duty, your body camera must be on, recording every action. This will expose extortion and brutality, holding officers accountable for their conduct,” Muntaka stated.

The initiative, he believes, is a critical step toward reforming Ghana’s law enforcement and addressing the public’s growing concerns over police behavior.

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