Zimbabwe Police Rolls Out Body-Worn Cameras Nationwide to Boost Transparency

Zimbabwe Police Rolls Out Body-Worn Cameras Nationwide in Major Tech Shift

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has begun deploying body-worn cameras to officers across the country.

This move marks another significant step in modernising law-enforcement operations and enhancing transparency.

Move Follows Rollout of Smart Traffic Systems

The new technology comes months after the launch of the Smart Traffic Enforcement System in Harare and Bulawayo, which has already captured numerous traffic violations through automated monitoring.

Just last week, the police and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) introduced breathalysers and speed-trap cameras on major highways — a development expected to clamp down on drunk driving and excessive speeding.

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Cameras Distributed to All Provinces

According to B-Metro, National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the nationwide rollout, saying provincial commanders would oversee how the cameras are allocated and used within their jurisdictions.

“Yes, the process has started. We have distributed the cameras to all the provinces, and it’s the prerogative of the Officer Commanding the province on how those cameras will be distributed,” said Comm Nyathi.

He added that the ZRP has already begun training officers on how to operate the devices, though the process will continue in phases.

“I must emphasise that training is ongoing. There is no specific group of officers designated to use these cameras, so the process of training is still ongoing,” he said.

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Boosting Accountability and Evidence Collection

Body-worn cameras are compact recording devices designed to capture police interactions with motorists, suspects, victims and the general public.

The footage can be used to document behaviour, statements and evidence, while also promoting accountability and deterring misconduct from both officers and civilians.