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Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Ghana’s Minister-Designate for the Interior, has strongly advocated for the mandatory use of body cameras by police officers as a measure to tackle rising concerns over police brutality and extortion in the country.
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 24, the Asawase MP underscored the importance of body cameras in enhancing accountability and restoring public confidence in the Ghana Police Service.
Muntaka highlighted the growing public outcry over police misconduct, emphasizing that such incidents have significantly eroded trust in law enforcement agencies.
To address these concerns, he proposed the implementation of regulations mandating all police officers to wear and activate body cameras while performing their official duties.
Addressing the Committee, Muntaka explained that body cameras would provide an objective and unaltered record of police interactions with the public, thereby eliminating doubts and uncertainties surrounding officers’ conduct.
“We will ensure that every police officer stepping out on duty is equipped with a body camera to remove any ambiguity and controversy. Once the camera is on, their actions will be recorded at all times,” he stated.
He further emphasized that the use of body cameras would serve as a deterrent to misconduct, capturing instances of extortion and abuse by officers.
“With body cameras in place, any instance of police officers extorting money or mistreating citizens will be clearly recorded and available for review,” Muntaka added.
