Body-Worn Cameras For LESA Officers

The LESA officers will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras, a move designed to provide better service to citizens while ensuring improved working conditions and protection for officers.

The announcement was made by the Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Labour, Byron Camilleri, who emphasised that public order is not a luxury but a necessity.

Minister Camilleri said, “Safety and justice are basic rights in a modern society. This is why the decision was taken to introduce body-worn cameras for LESA officers.”

The introduction of 300 body-worn cameras for LESA officers is part of a €1.2 million modernisation plan, which also includes new uniforms, 10 motorcycles, and enhanced training.

LESA Chief Executive Svetlick Flores explained, “All of this is part of a broader strategy to equip our officers with the right tools for their work – modern tools that improve response times and presence on the streets.”

“Body-worn cameras have led to fewer assaults against officers and fewer complaints that later escalate into disputes. In fact, violence against officers has almost halved. This is not just a matter of statistics; it reflects a change in mindset. Citizens behave less aggressively when they know they are being recorded, and officers act more professionally when aware that their actions are documented. This reform is now being extended to LESA officers, those we encounter daily on our streets and in our communities.”

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