Las Pinas solon: Get body cams for cops

By Maricel V. Cruz

DEPUTY Speaker and Las Pinas

Rep. Camille

Villar said implementing a policy on bodyworn cameras could improve transparency and accountability expected of frontline law enforcement officers.

Villar, author of House Bill 8352, also cited “positive” reasons to push for the comprehensive use of body cameras and police dashcams as recorded footage would provide objective evidence of law enforcement actions, could be used as val- uable evidence in investigations, and could hold officers accountable for their actions.

“This bill seeks to formalize a body-work camera and dash cam policy for all law enforcement officers with the authority to conduct searches and make arrests in order to promote transparency in law enforcement operations and pave the way for speedy investigations in cases of dispute,” Villar said.

“This policy will also prevent law enforcers from excessive use of force in the execution of their duties,” added the ranking House member.