Ahmedabad : Body worn camera, is a new technology for Gujarat Police. Minister of State for Home Affairs Pradipsinh Jadeja on the occasion of launching 10,000 “Body Worn Cameras” to Gujarat Police in Ahmedabad said, “Gujarat is the first state in India to make extensive use of Body Worn Cameras.” With the help of technology upgrades, the police will be able to investigate serious crimes more effectively. This camera will prove to be an effective weapon in the peace and security of Gujarat, he added. Describing the usefulness of ‘Body Worn Camera’, the Minister said that it would be possible to use this ‘Body Worn Camera’ on police uniforms, helmets or other attire in various police operations like traffic regulation, law and order, VVIP security. Explaining the role of technology in the police force, he said that in the changing times, not only the growth of manpower in the police force will work, but also the technology has to be used in a proper way. Gujarat is a leader in the expansion and modernization of the police force in the entire country, and concrete steps are being taken in this regard in the state. Giving an example of this, he said that from the year 2012 to 2020, the Gujarat government has recruited 20,612 youths in the cadre from Lokrakshak to Police Inspector and this year the state government has allocated Rs. 2,50 crore has been allocated.
Elaborating on the law and order reforms for peace and security in the state, Jadeja said that for the safety of the sisters and daughters, the state government has expressed its commitment to amend the anti-drug law and crack down on criminals. He also said that the Gujarat Land Grabbing Prevention Act has been enacted to curb anti-social elements in Gujarat. Outlining a series of measures being taken by the state government for the peace and security of the people in the state, the Minister said that under the ‘Vishwas’ project, district headquarters, religious places and the Statue of Unity across the state have been equipped with more than 3,000 cameras. On this occasion, the Minister of State for Home Affairs also mentioned the e-Gujkop, which is important in the modernization of the Gujarat Police Department. He said that this digitization project of the police force has been appreciated at the national level. He also said that the ‘Pocket Cop’ project has an important place in police modernization.
