NA prison officers to wear body cameras
In an effort to enhance operational standards within the prison system, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot today introduced body-worn cameras to officers stationed at the New Amsterdam prison.
A release from the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said that during the muster, Elliot emphasised the importance of adhering to the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS).
He reminded the officers that the procedures were designed to guide them in executing their tasks, duties and functions effectively.
This adherence ensures that the GPS can meet societal demands in an ever-changing environment.
He further explained that the SOPs were not intended to cover every possible scenario but serve as a foundational guide for the officers.
In recent years, a number of prison officers have been charged for breaching SOPs and engaging in the trafficking of drugs.
