JPJ officers to be equipped with bodycams for transperancy

The Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke has announced that the use of bodycams for Road Transport Department (JPJ) personnel will be introduced to enhance the transparency of enforcement.

Loke stated that equipping JPJ officers with bodycams in the field would improve their effectiveness, particularly concerning heavy vehicles.

He added that the Director-General of JPJ, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, had previously requested that the department’s personnel be equipped with body cameras to ensure that the image, safety, and integrity of officers on duty are maintained at the highest level.

“… the use body cameras not only protects the image and integrity of JPJ but also safeguards the officers themselves.

“As I have mentioned before, sometimes our officers face criticism, humiliation, and various accusations. With the body camera, JPJ officers are protected, as any evidence during their enforcement actions can be captured,” he said.

Previously, JPJ Deputy Director-General (Planning and Operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi was reported stating that the use of body cameras for enforcement officers is essential to enhance integrity among officers and improve public trust.

He pointed out that the cameras would also prevent common misunderstandings that often arise during enforcement.

“(Discussions are underway) to secure immediate funding for the procurement, and I hope that JPJ officers will be equipped with the body cameras within this year,” he stated.