Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the Hon. Member to my reply to Parliamentary Question B/1127 at the Sitting of 02 December 2025 wherein I had indicated that a Technical Committee had been set up by the Commissioner of Police to work on the modalities for the implementation of both tasers and body-worn cameras. In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Technical Committee has recommended the introduction of tasers for use by frontline Police Officers as a less-lethal alternative to firearms and is now working on operational guidelines and legal framework. As regards body-worn cameras, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Police will use multimedia radios which are equipped with camera features. The Technical Committee has almost completed the drafting of the Standard Operating Procedures for the use of these cameras. Trial tests have already been conducted successfully. I am also informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Police multimedia radios are being used as body-worn cameras on a pilot basis. Under the Training of Trainers Programme, a total, I think, of 250 Police Officers from different units have been trained on the proper use of the radio as body-worn cameras and they will subsequently be able to train other Police Officers on the proper use thereof. By the end of this month, the cameras can be used as a protective tool by Police Officers who are more exposed to risk of aggressions and other incidents which may result in frivolous complaints. With regard to part (b) of the question, I am further informed by the Commissioner of Police that the radio communication system on-board Police vehicles will be upgraded and will include cameras having video recording capabilities and the project is being finalised.

Yes!

Yes, Madam Speaker, I was aware, in fact, that the Police is using this radio, which we see on the belt of Police Officers around Port Louis. The issue is, Madam Speaker, it was not meant to be a body-worn camera. It has a very different usage than a body-worn camera. The first issue is that it is strangled around…

Question! Question!

Is the hon. Prime Minister aware that it is tied around their neck and therefore does not have a clear image compared to body cameras which are securely fastened on the body vest of Police Officers? Secondly, is the hon. Prime Minister able to say what is the recording capacity of footage of these multi radio camera equipment and whether it does record sound adequately so that tomorrow it may be used as evidence?

Yes, hon. Prime Minister!

I have been told by the Commissioner of Police that there have been trial tests and that they were successful. So, I will have to further investigate whether you think, from what I understand, that these multi radio cameras are not adequate.

You will look into it.

From what I understand, the fact that they will be able to actually film whatever is happening should suit its purpose, but maybe we will have to look into it further.

It can be improved, I am sure.

I have a second question.

Okay!

Yes, it is, in fact, the point because Police Officers around the world …

Do not make statement!

It is a question. Is the Hon. Prime Minister aware that Police Officers around the world in modern countries have dedicated body-worn cameras which are sold and used for that purpose? Therefore, it would be a missed opportunity to recycle these radios when we are trying in fact to render the system much more efficient and to protect citizens and Police Officers alike, especially with the degrading…

Social unrest or whatever.

… security, in fact.

Okay, I am sure the hon. Prime Minister will do that. You will look into it.

I understand the point that the hon. Member is making because if it is there on the site, whether it will actually be able to film it properly. I will look into the matter.

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