Punjab Police Introduces Body-Worn Cameras for Officers
The Punjab government has introduced body-worn cameras for police personnel as part of a broader initiative to improve accountability, public safety and the use of technology in policing.
The project has initially been launched in Lahore on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Trained police personnel have been prepared to use the cameras during their field duties, while docking stations are also being installed at police stations.
Which Police Units Will Use the Cameras?
The body cameras will be used by personnel from several law-enforcement units, including:
- Punjab Police
- Punjab Highway Patrol
- Dolphin Force
- Traffic Police
The devices will be connected with the Smart Safe City system, which is currently operational in 43 cities. This integration will allow relevant authorities to monitor activities through district-level control rooms.
Features of Punjab Police Body Cameras
The newly introduced cameras come with several technology-based features designed to support police operations.
These include:
- Facial recognition
- Automatic number plate recognition
- Threat alerts
- Audio and video recording
- Photography
- Calling functionality
- Built-in data storage
- Push-to-talk communication with control rooms
- Emergency SOS button
The combination of these features is intended to provide officers with communication and recording capabilities while they are performing their duties in the field.
Recorded Data to Be Stored Securely
Police personnel will be required to return their assigned cameras to designated docking stations after completing each shift.
Once connected to the docking system, recorded information will be transferred automatically for secure storage.
The system is expected to provide authorities with a digital record of incidents and police activities captured during official duties.
Punjab Government’s Plan to Modernize Policing
The introduction of body-worn cameras is part of Punjab’s wider efforts to modernize policing through technology.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the system would strengthen police monitoring and contribute to efforts aimed at reducing corruption.
She also emphasized that public safety, particularly the protection of vulnerable groups, would remain an important measure of the project’s effectiveness.
The initial rollout in Lahore is expected to provide authorities with operational experience before the technology is potentially expanded further across Punjab.
