We often see police using body-worn cameras, but these devices frequently die during duty, causing major problems in monitoring and enforcement. To fix this, the Mumbai Police are set to upgrade their body cameras with better battery life and advanced features. Scroll down to see how this will improve accountability and passenger safety!
Mumbai Police To Upgrade Body Cameras
Mumbai has nearly 3,000 traffic cops on the roads every day, but many of their body cameras keep failing because of weak batteries. This makes it hard to catch violations, keep things transparent, and monitor traffic properly. According to Mid-Day, right now, the department has around 1,800 cameras, but many are unreliable.
Even though they’re supposed to last 14 hours on standby and record for 10 hours, some devices die in just 15–20 minutes. Imagine trying to do your job when your camera quits halfway—tough, right? Officers use these chest-mounted cameras at busy spots to record interactions and traffic violations. But when the cameras fail, all that effort goes down the drain, making enforcement tricky and accountability weaker.
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Old Cameras To Be Replaced With Upgraded Devices
To fix the battery problem, the Mumbai police have decided to upgrade their old body cameras. Mid-Day reported that the new devices will last longer, come with better features, and connect live to the control room. This means officers’ actions will be recorded throughout their shifts, helping them enforce rules better.
Right now, Mumbai cops use Sanchar cameras. Here’s how they work—record audio and video, click 36 MP photos, work at night, track GPS, connect to Wi-Fi, and even start recording with one touch. They have 128 GB internal storage, 5 GB external storage, and a 4,000 mAh battery. Also, they send live feeds straight to the control room for real-time monitoring.
Compared to India, where cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurugram use Sanchar and CP+, other countries go high-tech. The US, UK, Australia, and Canada prefer Axon cameras, while Europe and parts of Asia use Motorola Solutions and Edesix.
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