LAHORE: Punjab has introduced body-worn cameras for police personnel to improve accountability and public safety.
The initiative is part of efforts to modernise policing across the province. It was launched initially in Lahore on the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The new system covers several law enforcement units. These include Punjab Police, Highway Patrol, Dolphin Force and traffic wardens.
The body-worn cameras are designed to record both audio and video. They will document interactions and activities during police duties.
The devices also include several advanced features. These features are intended to support officers and improve monitoring during field operations.
The cameras have facial recognition and number-plate reading capabilities. They also support live monitoring and threat alerts.
Officers can use push-to-talk communication through the devices. An SOS feature is also available for emergency situations.
The technology is expected to provide authorities with better access to field information. Recorded footage can also support reviews of incidents involving police personnel.
The Punjab Police cameras will be connected with Safe City systems. These systems are currently operating across 43 cities in Punjab.
The connection will allow relevant authorities to monitor information through existing security infrastructure. It is also expected to improve coordination between field officers and control centres.
The body-worn cameras will follow a controlled data storage process. Officers must return the devices after completing each shift.
The cameras will then be placed at designated docking stations. Recorded data will be securely transferred and stored through the system.
This process is intended to protect recorded footage from unauthorised access. It can also help maintain records for future reviews and investigations.
The Punjab Police initiative comes as authorities continue efforts to use technology in policing. Body-worn cameras are increasingly used by law enforcement agencies in different countries.
Such systems can provide recorded evidence of interactions between officers and members of the public. They can also help authorities review incidents after they occur.
The new technology is expected to strengthen monitoring of police activities in Punjab. It may also provide additional support during traffic enforcement and patrol duties.
The rollout begins in Lahore before wider implementation across the province. The initiative brings multiple police units under a technology-based monitoring system.
Officials are expected to use the collected data within established security and operational procedures. The system combines recording, communication and monitoring features in one device.
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The Punjab Police deployment is part of the province’s broader move toward technology-driven policing. The initiative aims to support public safety while improving oversight of police operations.
