We need more than body cameras on enforcement officers


I COMMEND the proposal to equip enforcement officers with body cameras to increase their level of transparency and avoid ambiguity in any disputes between them and suspects, “Cops to start using body cam soon” (The Star, Sept 20).

For far too long, Malaysians in general have always had lingering doubts on the professionalism of our enforcement personnel. The use of body cameras would certainly help both the enforcement agencies and the public.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Letters

Recognition of UEC: Education Ministry and DAP Must Clarify the Facts
Vital to distinguish between narcotic and criminal offences
Time to plug leakages permanently
Data should guide our response to TB situation
RM183.11mil in unreturned research grants: A test of integrity, accountability and national competitiveness
Consider a race relations institute to strengthen unity
Reducing the need for handouts
Rethinking nutrition in Malaysia
Illegal clinics, unlawful medicine sales expose regulatory loopholes, public safety risks
A shared hope for the future

Others Also Read