It has been announced that an important step will be taken to increase the transparency of the police force in Turkey and strengthen security measures. So much so that police officers will be fitted with lapel cameras that can be monitored remotely. So when will this system be implemented and how will it work? Here are all the details about the subject…
Police officers will have lapel cameras
Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya, in an interview on a television channel, announced that the lapel camera application applied to traffic police officers will be expanded to include all police officers in the Police Department as of next year.
According to the information provided, the cameras to be attached to the collar will also have a facial recognition system. It was stated that this facial recognition system will be developed by ASELSAN. In addition, Yerlikaya also said that the images coming from the cameras on the collars will be monitored moment by moment from the center. Accordingly, intervention can be made from the center when necessary.
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This application, which is especially useful in areas with high crime rates, is also available in some states in the United States. So much so that police officers on patrol are required to wear cameras. The images recorded by the cameras are used to obtain evidence in case of any attack or use of more force than necessary against a guilty or innocent person.
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So what do you think about this issue? Did you find the plan to install lapel cameras on Turkish police officers? Do you think it was a necessary step? You can share your opinions with us in the Comments section below.