Kuwait to equip emergency police officers with audio-video body cams
. . . to enhance police transparency and accountability
Kuwait is preparing to equip emergency police officers with personal body cameras to record field operations and interactions with the public, using audio and video, as part of efforts to enhance transparency, safeguard rights and improve the efficiency of security services.
Director-General of the Directorate-General of Emergency Police Brigadier General Hamlan Hadiri Al-Hamlan told Al-Anba that the cameras would be attached to officers’ chests to document incidents and field activities. The initiative forms part of a broader drive to modernize security operations through digital technology.
Al-Hamlan said the directorate was also advancing its digital transformation program by eliminating paperwork and electronically connecting the operations room, patrols and the system for receiving reports. The integration will allow information to be exchanged in real time, helping officers respond more quickly and handle incidents more efficiently.
He added that all emergency police patrol vehicles were already equipped with the “Rased” security information system, which enables officers to identify wanted individuals and detect violations. Patrol vehicles also have modern cameras installed inside and outside to document incidents and facilitate performance reviews.
Al-Hamlan stressed that digital systems and security databases had become essential tools in field operations, helping improve monitoring, information access and operational efficiency.
On security deployment, he explained that governorates were divided into sectors, with patrols distributed according to traffic density and the nature of incoming reports.
Data analysis is also used to identify areas and periods recording the highest number of incidents, allowing security resources to be deployed according to actual needs and ensuring faster responses.
He further emphasized the importance of continuous training and professional development for emergency police personnel, particularly in crisis management, firearms use, dealing with the public and first aid.
These programs aim to strengthen field readiness and ensure officers can keep pace with technological advances and evolving security requirements.
