KUALA LUMPUR, 31st January 2024 - A total of 7,648 Body Worn Cameras (BWC) will be supplied in stages to the police force starting in September, says CP Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad.
The Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department Director said the Home Ministry issued an acceptance letter on Tuesday (Jan 30) involving the supply of BWC to the police force.
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BWC will be mainly used by personnel in the Mobile Patrol Vehicle and the Motorcycle Patrol Unit, which are under the department.
"It will also be supplied for duties under the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department," he said when contacted on Wednesday (Jan 31).
CP Datuk Wan Hassan said the BWC will be supplied in stages from September 2024 to February next year.
"It will be placed at 157 district police headquarters and 640 police stations nationwide.
"The use of BWC will also be conducted in stages starting in October.
"We believe the patrol unit personnel will fully utilise it by March next year," he said.