Highway Police introduce 'body worn camera'

In an effort to ensure the quality of the police service, transparency, accountability and professionalism, Highway Police has introduced modern technology 'body worn camera', reports UNB.

Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun inaugurated the service at Highway Police's 'Service Week-2024' 'Service Week-2024' at Rajarbagh Police Line on Tuesday.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan was inaugurated the 'Service Week-2024'

Besides, an app identified as 'Hello HP' was launched to provide quick service to untoward accidents on highways.

The Highway Police can provide services within 20-25 kilometers areas after getting information through the app.

There are 22,000 km highways across the country and of these 2,291 km are under the control of the Highway Police.

Additional IGP of Highway Police Shahabuddin, said through the body worn cameras, they are monitoring all operational activities of highway centrally and regionally.

Besides, through the HP app, commuters can avail the service of highway police, he said.