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Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander said the contract for 3,000 body-worn cameras which was awarded in August 2024 was cancelled in an attempt to save funds. He said acquiring body-worn cameras remains a priority for the government.

He made the statement in response to a question from Opposition Senator Vishnu Dhanpaul in the Senate on September 26.

Dhanpaul asked for the status of 5,000 body cameras purchased for use by the police service. Alexander said, based on information from the Commissioner of Police, the police service tendered for 3,000 cameras. He said this was done in accordance with the regulations established by the Office of Procurement Regulations.